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Contents 3| Welcome: from

30| field trip: Anderson

6| Strolling 8| Letters to the Editor 9| DESTINATION:

36| gardening:

Murray’s Mayor

Murray Interview with the Mayor Murray Shines Brightly Murray Feels Like Home MSU: Opportunities Abound Freedom Fest 2011 History’s Home: Wrather A Perfect Square Gem of a Gym Charming Hazel Outdoor Adventure Senior Games

27| For the Birds: Birdwatching in Kentucky

by Horace Brown 28| natural history: Discovering Pine Mountain by Dean Henson

County

Perennial Favorites by Jeneen Wiche

38| kentucky history: Nails, Kettles & Plows: Iron Smelting in Early Kentucky by Marshall Myers

41| Fairs & Festivals 46| College Roundup 48| INTERVIEW: Georgetown Students’ Advocate

54| in the kitchen:

Recipes & Remembrances: Murray Women’s Club

57| Kentucky Crafted: The Market

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by William Matthews Rarely do I comment on state or national events, but I must add my comments after the wounding of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the killing of six people during a Tucson, Arizona, supermarket massacre in January Suddenly we’re filled with remorseful people and media on both the left and the right (and every shade in between) calling for less violence and more civility in our public and private lives.

What’s surprising to me is that we still are “shocked” when these shootings, murders, and massacres take place.

After all, the United States of America is a nation which was conceived in revolution and for many years afterwards was viewed as an aggressor nation in the Mexican War (1845) and SpanishAmerican War (1898).

Some historians even claim that the United States helped ignite the war with Japan (1941), when it embargoed the shipment of oil and steel to Japan in 1937.

Presidents F. D. Roosevelt, Ford, and Reagan were targeted by assassins, photographs courtesy of Library of Congress

Goebel (1900). Actually, Goebel was not governor when he was shot (by still undetermined assassins), but was officially named to the office while he lay on what proved to be his deathbed.

Within two weeks of William Goebel the Tucson massacre, 10 police officers were either killed or wounded in various attacks in Florida, Detroit and elsewhere. At the rate we’re going, the number of murdered police officers will reach an all-time high in 2011.

Our love affair with guns began with the colonists and continues today through the advocacy of the NRA and other gunloving individuals, local clubs, and national organizations. In fact, Texas recently passed legislation which will permit 21 year-old students to carry loaded weapons onto college and university campuses in that state.

The “surprises” then will continue for as long as our nation exists.

The “surprises” will also continue as long as we glorify violence, atrocious language, and unseemly behavior on television and in the movies.

The increased movie and TV violence reflects just a small, but visible part, of our decline in civility… whether it be in our behavior toward each other, our language, and our dress.

Words which were deemed unacceptable or just plain bad just a few years ago have now become uttered in public life without condemnation. UK basketball coach Jon Calipari was caught berating one of his players and calling him a “mother……” on national television. But because Calipari wins games, he was given a pass by UK President Lee Todd and Athletic Director Mitch Barnhardt. Had that happened in the classroom, the offending instructor would have been fired or at least reprimanded.

Let’s not forget that we’re the only so-called “civilized” nation which has had four presidents assassinated: (Lincoln in 1865, Garfield in 1881, McKinley in 1901, and Kennedy in 1963.). Three Assassinated Not to discriminate against UK, we would others barely missed Presidents also point out that U of L coach Rick Pitino Lincoln, Garfield, the same fate: Roosevelt (1933) Ford (1975) and McKinley, Kennedy, had “consensual sex’ with a woman (the first time they met), on a table at a Louisville Reagan (1981). Actually, photographs there were many other courtesy of Library restaurant. But U of L President Ramsey of Congress expressed complete confidence in Pitino who attempts against our chief was remorseful (after he was caught). Again, had this executives beginning with Andrew been a professor, he would have been long gone.

Jackson in 1835 and including the attempted murder of President Presidents Todd and Ramsey obviously believe what Truman during an assault on The Green Bay coach Vince Lombardi said, “Winning is White House in 1950 by two Puerto everything.”

Rican nationalists.

It’s not only the bad language and bad behavior. It’s also Kentucky itself has the distinction the little things which reflect our lack or courtesy in of being the only state in the union dealing with each other. We ourselves are constantly which has had its chief executive frustrated because people in high places (as well as shot to death as he prepared to lower) don’t have the courtesy to return telephone calls take over the reins of government. or answer e-mails. People stopped answering letters That was Democrat William long ago.

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How about the person behind you who starts honking his or her horn or giving you the finger or cursing at you when you stop to drop off or pick up someone. Where in the world are they going to so fast that they can’t wait a few seconds for the person in front to accommodate their passenger?

Naturally, legislators who voted for the bill said their vote was not influenced by the money, but, if that’s the case, why accept the money in the first place?

As for our dress, I’m constantly amazed that supposedly nice, respectable people dress so poorly. What does it say to us and about us that fine restaurants (Boone Tavern in Berea comes to mind) have had to relax their “dress code” to stay in business.

Sadly, the legislators failed the test.

Sloppy dress, poor manners, profane speech, discourteous behavior all add up to a nation (and we’re hardly alone) now being scolded by the pundits and urge us to “get our act together,” to be more civil and less violent.

We agree, but where and when do we start? Or is it too late?

Muhammad Ali statue We used to hold our breath every time the legislators and lobbyists got together in Frankfort to supposedly “do the people’s will.” It wasn’t too bad when it was every other year. But now that they’re getting together every year, we expect twice as much mischief. And we’re never disappointed.

One of the latest bad ideas came from the influential Greg Stumbo who thinks the idea of putting a statue of Muhammad Ali in the Capital Rotunda has merit.

I’m certainly not opposed to having a status of a black man in the Capital Rotunda. Kentucky has had many pioneering black leaders, inventors, and statesmen from which we might choose. I would nominate Whitney Young Sr. or Whitney Young Jr. for the honor. Both were black pioneers, Whitney Young Sr., in education, and National Urban League CEO Whitney Young Jr. in civil rights. But to pick Muhammad Ali, who refused to serve his country, and is all about self-aggrandizement makes no sense to me.

Stumbo compounded his bad idea by suggesting Ali’s statue could be located next to that of Abraham Lincoln so that they could be viewed at the same time.

Comparing Muhammad Ali with Abraham Lincoln does the 16th president a horrible disservice.

Lobbying pays off big time Apparently Kentucky’s optometrists believe that the state’s legislators can be bought. How else can one explain the overwhelming support that Senate Bill 110 giving optometrists more power sailed through the legislature (both house and senate) with hardly a dissent and was signed into law by the governor.

In discussing the matter of honesty with me as a teenagers, my father said, “Not only must a person be honest, but he must give every appearance of honesty.”

Dog for Sale (Lest our readers think I’ve grown too serious, how about a little levity along the way.)

A young man is driving around eastern Kentucky and sees a sign in front of a broken down, shanty-style house: “Talking Dog for Sale.”

He rings the bell and the owner appears and tells him the dog is in the backyard. The young man goes into the back yard and sees a nice looking Labrador Retriever resting in the dirt.

“You talk?” he asks.

“Yep,” the Lab replies After the young man recovers from the shock of hearing a dog talk, he says “So, what’s your story?”

The lab looks up and says, “Well I discovered that I could talk when I was pretty young. I wanted to help the government, so I applied to the CIA. “In no time at all they had me jetting from country to country, sitting in rooms with spies and world leaders, because no one figured a dog would be eavesdropping.

I was one of our country’s most valuable spies for more than eight years running…

“But the jetting around really tired me out, and I knew I wasn’t getting any younger, so I decided to settle down. I signed up for a job at the airport to do some undercover security, wandering around near suspicious characters and listening in. I uncovered some incredible plots and sinister dealings, and was awarded a batch of medals.

“I got married, had a mess of puppies, and now I’m just retired.”

Still amazed, the young man went back into the house and asked the owner, “How much for the dog?” “$10.00” was the response.

“Only $10.00?” said the young man. “Why so cheap?”

“Because,” the owner explained, “that dog didn’t do any of those things he said he did.”

Only in Kentucky

Strongly opposed by the Kentucky Medical Association and the state’s opthamologists (who have medical degrees), the bill gives optometrists the authority to perform some advanced procedures hereto reserved for ophthalmologists. This is the same type legislation which has failed to obtain approval in more than 20 states.

At the First Christian Church in Shelbyville last week, congregants were asked if they had any “joys or concerns” to share with the rest of the group.

Talk about overkill! The optometrists retained 18 different lobbyists who filled the pockets of our legislators with over $300,000 to do their bidding.

But last Sunday when we were asked to share our joys, one person spoke up and said “I have a joy: Duke lost, UK won.” n

Normally, this is a period in which church members recount a particular blessing or advise the rest of us about a member’s possible illness or even death. Normally this is a fairly serious, but short part of the service.

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Letters to the

Editor “No Anti-Muslim Bias”

“Thank you”

Dear Editor:

Dear Mr. Matthews:

Again, I am impressed by your fine magazine. The detailed report on your hip surgeries will fascinate any prospective patients or acquaintances. I liked your several other articles too, on your doctor and nurse (glad to see there is no anti-Muslim bias in the physical therapy center), the economist, and the other article on the Low Dutch. Thanks again for the great publication.

Thank you for including our physicians and nurses in your recent article in Back Home In Kentucky about your surgery. It is an honor to work with outstanding physicians, such as Dr. Malkani, and our physician and nursing colleagues at ULH.

Warm regards, Jerrold Brown Holmes Beach, Florida

“Still Shoveling Ice & Snow” Dear Editor: To the kind women, Mae and Stephanie, if I remember correctly, I say “Thank You.” The package of Back Home In Kentucky magazines got here yesterday (December 17), in excellent condition. It’s the best Christmas remembrance I’m sure that I’ll receive this year. In between shoveling ice & snow (I’m 78 years old and still can do it). I’ll catch up on my reading. Thanks so much, again.

Margaret Traves Frankfort, Ky.

Story on Winlock “Outstanding” Hi, Bill The story on President Whitlock was outstanding!

Thank you! Could you please send me 25 copies to the address listed below.

Marcus Whitt Associate Vice President for Public Relations & Chief Communications Officer Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, Ky.

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I appreciate your commitment to our hospital and am honored to have participated in your care at ULH. Sincerely, Mark V. Boswell, MD, PhD, MBA Professor and Chair Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine University of Louisville School of Medicine

“Great job Winchester” Dear Editor: Your winter edition is your best yet. I read every word.

What a great job Winchester is doing in revitalizing its downtown.

I was particularly impressed with all that Kentucky has to offer. The number of things to do and places to go was impressive. What a good omen that the economy is finally perking up. That’s more that I can say about the economy in Arizona. We’ve been whiplashed by home foreclosures and illegals, bad weather, and increasing bad feelings between our two political parties. In short, the “golden west” is not so golden anymore.

I grew up in a tiny eastern Kentucky town in Pike County, joined the military, married a Kentucky girl, and retired to Arizona three years ago. But I still watch the Derby and hoist a Mint Julep when the band strikes up “My Old Kentucky Home.”

Keep up the good work!

Jason C. Hartsfield Phoenix, AZ

By Bill Matthews Murray’s new mayor Bill Wells has an extensive background in education, administration, and public service. Prior to becoming Mayor Bill Wells mayor, he served 18 years on the city council. For the last six years of that service, he was chairman of the city’s financial committee.

I had an opportunity recently to visit with the mayor by long distance, and he had these observations in response to my questions.

Question 1: What are Murray’s three greatest assets?

Answer: We are blessed to have the cooperation of the three main players in Murray. They are President Randy Dunn of Murray State University, Judge Executive Larry Elkins of Calloway County, and a strong team of dedicated city employees.

Question: What are the three biggest challenges facing Murray in the near future and long term?

Answer: Murray’s biggest challenge is to have the funds available to continue the quality of life that our citizens expect and deserve.

Question: How many employees, fulltime and parttime, does the City of Murray have?

Answer: We have 170 fulltime employees with the added number of some work release inmates from the Calloway County jail.

Question: What is the relationship of the City of Murray and Murray State University?

Answer: I have been fortunate to live in college towns all my life. The relationship with Murray State University is as strong as I have witnessed between any “Town and Gown” situation. We have combined to write two successful grants worth over $220,000 for recycling equipment. All the citizens of Murray and Calloway County benefit from these joint projects.

Question: What is Murray’s operating budget?

Does the city have a surplus?

Answer: We have a budget of $32 million with a reserve of about one million

Question: What are your three major goals as mayor of Murray?

Answer: 1. To continue the cooperation between Murray State University and Calloway County; 2. To continue to improve the quality of life in Murray; and 3. To leave the mayoral position in 2014 in better financial condition for the city than I found it in 2011.

Question: Does Murray have any problems or obstacles which the city plans to deal with?

Answer: We do not have nor do we want to have a payroll tax.

Question: What is your relationship with city administrator Matt Mattingly?

Answer: He is my right hand man; more than that, he is a friend.

Question: Are you heavily involved in community activities? Are you very visible?

Answer: In 1984 I was principal of Murray High School when we were the first Kentucky school to be recognized for Achievement Excellence by the U. S. Department of Education. I have been a member of the Murray Rotary Club since 1984 and president in 1993. I was the Rotarian of the Year in 2002.

I was fortunate enough to be named Kentucky High School Principal of the year in 1991. I am also a past president of the Kentucky Secondary School Principals Association.

I was the first president of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Board, a United Way member for six years, and a cofounder of Make A Difference Day since 1995. We recycle 11 different items which include Inkjet cartridges, eyeglasses, drugs, old clothes, glass, batteries and books.

I also continue to help first year teachers through the Kentucky Teacher Intern Program which began in 1990 as part of the Kentucky Education Reform Act. I am now a resource teacher at Murray State University for the intern program.

Finally, Mayor Bill Wells says “My goal has always been not to win a prize nor to defeat an opponent, but to emulate the best.” n SPRING 2011 9

Freedom Fest Parade in Murray

Murray Mayor Bill Wells wants to “emulate the best”

Murray Shines Brightly in Western Kentucky After church in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on Sunday, January 24, I headed for Murray, Kentucky, our principal destination for the spring issue. Four dreary hours of interstate driving later, the Hampton Inn never looked better when I pulled in to register.

General Manager Nicci Kessler and Assistant Carrie Stevens were most hospitable, checking me in and explaining the amenities provided by the Mae Peniston Inn. They include a full BHIK Co-Publisher breakfast each morning, a copy of USA Today, and coffee 24 hours every day.

Getting underway on Monday, the 25th, I stopped first at Murray Shoe Repair where owner Bill Windsor replaced the heel caps on my walking shoes. I knew that having good walking shoes would be essential as I expected to cover a lot of ground in the next few days. As I was leaving the store, I met Susan Miller from Murray’s First Baptist Church. We talked about my nephew, Tony Brown, his wife, Amy, and their two children, Andrew and Anna Cate.

I next visited Murray Mayor Bill Wells whom I found to be an inspiring figure who cherishes living in Murray. A longtime educator and administrator, he is exceptionally enthusiastic about his position, and envisions an even greater Murray in the future.

I had a cordial visit with Kim Grasty, Marketing Specialist at C. A. Jones Management Group, LLC (Technology, Retail, and Textbook Divisions, and Commercial Real Estate). She explained that the Management Group is very proud of its “biggest acquisition yet, purchasing South Eastern Book (SEB) Company, the nation’s fourth largest college textbook wholesale company.”

I found Allison Sloan, marketing specialist at the Murray-Calloway County Regional Hospital, most informative and helpful. The hospital is celebrating 100 years of service and is proud of the many physicians, nurses, and staff who enable the hospital to provide the highest quality of care Another enthusiastic Murray supporter is Kate Reeves, manager of the Wrather West Kentucky Museum. She explained the extensive exhibits and other memorabilia from western Kentucky’s early days. This museum is a “must see” when you visit Murray.

Catherine Sivills, marketing director for Murray State University, was very cooperative in reviewing Murray State University’s leading educational role and strategic 10 BACK HOME IN KENTUCKY | Spring 2011

Downtown Murray location in the western part of the state. Back Home in Kentucky has enjoyed a long relationship with Murray State University, and we’re proud that we can help publicize its offerings in this issue.

Joe Santiago, building manager of the CFSB Center, is especially proud of this facility which has become a magnet for top level entertainment and recreation in Murray. CFSB is home to the university’s men’s and women’s basketball teams, and hosts a variety of family shows, concerts, consignment sales, conventions, and sports tournaments during the year.

Loretta Jobs at Century 21 Realtors is providing outstanding service to her clients, and has established a well deserved reputation for “going the extra mile.”

Hazel, a community just a few short miles of Murray, is undergoing a renaissance, and among the leaders who are helping to revitalize the community are Pat and Scott Seiber who purchased and restored the historic Curd-Thomas House (turn of the century craftsman cottage) prior to turning it into a cozy, charming tea room. The Magnolia Tea Room serves homemade soups, fresh salads, and sandwiches at lunch, and a full course dinner on special evenings. There are 13 quaint antique shops in Hazel, one of which is owned by Pat and Scott.

We didn’t have a chance to visit with the folks at Kopperud Realty, but they jumped at the opportunity to be in this

issue. According to Bill Kopperud, the realty company “has been voted Murray’s best real estate agency eight years in a row.”

We also had the opportunity to visit with the folks at Mugsy’s and Happiness, restaurants which help keep the downtown area vibrant with good food and service.

Finally, we could not have published this issue without the wonderful cooperation and high level interest of Erin Carrico and Lance Allison.

Erin is the executive director of the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau. Lance is the executive director of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce. Erin helped arrange a breakfast to help kick off this issue, and Lance used the chamber newsletter to help publicize the magazine. We also enjoyed meeting Stephanie Butler, convention and events coordinator, and intern Catie Harris.

We also found Main Street Manager Deana Wright very insightful about ways in which she is helping to move the downtown area forward.

All in all, I certainly enjoyed my four days in Murray. I could not have asked for a more welcome reception from a host of individuals who love what they’re doing in a city with a great past and present, and an even greater future. n

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By: Erin Carrico & Bill Kopperud The scent of fresh coffee tickles the morning air.

Brakes of the school bus squawk in the distance.

The birds living in the trees of the Courthouse chirp the sun into existence. Murray is waking up.

Murray is at its best in the morning. Quiet movements lead to the bustle of this Western Kentucky town awakening. The church bells let everyone know the day has started as Murray State University students bundle up and head to class, hoping spring shows some warmth.

At first glance, a visitor might perceive Murray as a small, unassuming town, but look further.

Intertwine a progressive state University with the charm of the South, and visitors see a vast array of cultures and values spanning multiple generations, all sharing in the spirit of Murray.

Art While the population of Murray, Kentucky stands at 15,000, the amount of creativity and appreciation for the arts is astounding. The Murray Art Guild gives a home to those wanting to express the love of art. Any medium from fibers to watercolors can be found on display throughout the year. Classes 12  BACK HOME IN KENTUCKY | Spring 2011

at any skill level are offered, allowing expressions to shine from everyone. Recently, the Calloway County Homemakers took art to a new level. Along the winding, scenic roads in the county, beautiful quilt squares have begun adorning barns and homes.

A Set of Wheels A pleasant surprise in the city of Murray provides alternative transportation. The Murray Transit system follows a colorful organization of buses costing citizens only $1.00 per ride. The buses travel throughout town allowing the public to journey through town with great ease. The Racer Trolley takes the scenic route around town, passing historic homes and public buildings, all the while costing only $.25 and offering free wireless internet. continued on page 16

Like the Thoroughbreds we are named for, Racers are spirited and proud.

We have the heart and will to succeed, to go farther, learn more and embrace wisdom.

We are champions who take our place in the Murray State tradition.

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Opportunities Abound at MSU By: Catherine Harris Murray State University is a diverse campus, with students from around the world and of varying ages. Many opportunities are available, designed specifically for senior adults looking to expand their knowledge.

In 1976, the state of Kentucky passed a law stating all state supported higher learning institutions must waive tuition and fees for students 65 and older. Since passed, many have taken advantage of the benefits the law provides.

At Murray State University the Continuing Education and Academic Outreach department on campus works with teachers and students to provide classes in the fall designed specifically for Kentucky senior adult residents.

Dan Lavit, the Assistant Dean of the CEAO department, said these classes were going very well with many on a waiting list hoping to get into the classes next fall.

Many regional residents are taking advantage of this opportunity, some coming as far away as Hopkinsville, Lavit said. The most popular classes are Computers for Senior Citizens and Ballroom Dancing, Lavit said.

“Senior adults are interested in learning to use computers because that will help them live independently longer,” Lavit said. “They want to keep their minds active while enjoying the

social aspects of being on a college campus.”

Many people are working longer and as for any student, he said, additional education is a benefit in the work force.

Former MSU professor, Dr. Roger Schoenfeldt took a computer class offered specifically for senior adults.

Even though he used computers as a professor, the class, “Helped me go back and fill in the gaps,” he said.

Each student was given handouts and printed notes to refer back to after leaving the class, which Schoenfeldt said was very helpful. “Many of us are hoping they will offer an extension for the class,” he said. He wants to learn more so he can keep up with the technology his grandchildren have and talk about, he said.

Each student enrolled receives many benefits, such as free admission into most university productions and athletic events. Students also enjoy free access to the 14 BACK HOME IN KENTUCKY | Spring 2011

wellness center, the campus gym which offers many small classes such as cycling or Zumba.

Though these benefits are offered and students can take any class they choose for free, Schoenfeldt said, “I don’t think enough people take advantage of it.”

Murray State University was founded in 1922 by Rainey T. Wells, opening its doors in 1923 as a Murray Normal School. Beginning as a teacher’s college, they have continued their commitment to higher education for the past 89 years. In 2011 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges Guide, they were recognized for the 20th consecutive year as one of the best schools in the country; ranked as the 12th top public university in the nation based on quality and value.

Learn more about Murray State University and its programs for senior citizens by visiting www. murraystate.edu or call 800.272.4678. n

Vision, Diversification and Great People Transformed into C.A. Jones Management Group

A company that started back in 1993 as just an idea in a college boy’s mind has grown into a thriving and growing business that employs over 150 people in a Western Kentucky college town.

In 1989 Chuck Jones, now CEO of the eponymous C.A. Jones Management Group, moved to Murray, Ky., after graduating from high school in the rural town of East Prairie, Missouri. Chuck started at Murray State, pledged Pi Kappa Alpha, and worked his way through school by taking on part-time jobs at local computer companies.

By 1993 Chuck took the knowledge he’d gained from those jobs and his educational experience and founded Integrated Computer Solutions, Inc. (ICS).

Reflecting on the beginning of his business ventures, Chuck says, “I started with a tiny bit of money loaned to me, and my mother was mad because I was giving up a job with health insurance. I love to remind her of that sometimes.”

For over 15 years ICS has stayed true to its original mission: to bring efficient, secure and reliable solutions to the K-12 market in Southeast Missouri and Western Tennessee. The company proactively manages schools’ computer networks and provides solutions that ease the burdens of understaffed IT departments. ICS has expanded its services further over the years to include cabling, wireless Internet, security camera systems and

off-site backup.

In 2001 Chuck’s interests diversified both personally and professionally when he met his wife, Sarah Coursey Jones, and dove into the retail market with her. Sarah, a practicing attorney, had the opportunity to purchase Vintage Rose Emporium in Murray. The idea appealed to Chuck because the business had a firm foundation, but just needed a shot of capital and a new vision. Since that time, Vintage Rose has become well-known in the tri-state area as a thriving and innovative gift shop featuring bridal registry, women’s accessories and fine stationery and has been featured in several national magazines and publications.

After Vintage Rose demonstrated significant growth, the retail division expanded with the opening of Elements.

Elements is a home furnishings and décor shop with a modern and playful vibe. Managing partner Lauralee Latimer offers home design services, and has injected her great sense of style into much of the C.A. Jones Management Group headquarters.

Two-thousand eight was a busy year for the C.A. Jones Management Group. The company made its biggest acquisition yet, purchasing South Eastern Book Company, the nation’s fourth largest college textbook wholesale company. continued on page 21

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Feels Like Home continued from page 12 A Walk with Nature Step out of the city and into a world filled with lush and fragrant greenery. The Murray State University Arboretum is home to pathways blooming with vibrant flowers and butterflies floating past, creating an enchanting atmosphere of relaxation. Reserve a picnic table space for enjoying a family picnic or celebration.

Being one with nature in Murray is just around the corner!

Creating a Home Characteristics that make a successful town are in abundance in Murray, Ky. In 2007, Murray was recognized as a “low-cost haven” in the Where to Retire magazine.

Four years running, the designation as a “100 Best Communities to Raise Young People” by America’s Promise, shows Murray’s dedication and care for the future.

of Commerce. Numerous charities and organizations include the American Red Cross, Habitat for Humanity, Lost but Loved, and Needline. Community churches represent almost every faith and are strongly supported

by Murray residents.

Murray provides nostalgia to a fast-paced culture.

Specialty shops with mom & pop restaurants along tree-lined streets take visitors back to a time of true community and simplicity. Community relationships build a togetherness not often found in other cities.

Whether a native of Murray, attend Murray State, a curious visitor or are one of the many who chose to relocate to this certified retirement community, it feels like home to all. n

From historic homes, to energy-efficient houses or Kentucky Lake-side residences, the housing market offers variety to any budget. Homebuyers find a thriving real estate market that historically remains relatively stable compared to the national levels. The average sold price of homes in 2010, according to the Realtors Multiple Listing Service was $132,499.00.

Get Involved The many varied organizations place Murray in a unique position to help neighbors, new and old, exhibit a commitment to the community.

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Freedom Fest 2011 Honors Teachers By: Catherine Harris United in service, the citizens of the United States of America have all contributed to building the nation’s integrity. Many have served as defenders, supporters and leaders. But then there are those, who many times are overlooked: the teachers.

What would the nation be without those who taught the defenders, taught the leaders? What would unite the nation if the past was not explored in the classroom: the shame, the honor, the mistakes and the triumphs? Teachers are the spine of the book already begun, with the ending still being written.

Murray, Ky. will honor these overlooked heroes in their annual Independence Day celebration, Freedom Fest 2011.

“We always encourage the Murray residents and visitors to remember those who have fought for our freedom, but this year we wanted to remind them of the sacrifice teachers make every day to teach our students of the past and encourage them to build their own legacy,” said Erin Carrico, director of the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau.

For the third year, Carrico will serve as the director of the Freedom Fest celebration. “My first year was a challenge but I had a great team behind me and we made it happen,” Carrico said. “As we begin planning for July, I am excited about the changes and additions we are making. Just as

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in every position, you look at what has been done in the past, how it worked and then you bring your own personal touch to the events.”

Freedom Fest began in 1987 as a small event focused on bringing free events for local families to attend and enjoy together. Briggs and Stratton of Murray, Ky., a manufacturer of small gasoline engines for outdoor power equipment, has supported Freedom Fest from the beginning. Since the beginning, they have consumed the Murray night sky with fireworks to celebrate the nation’s independence.

Besides fireworks, many other exciting events will take place during the Freedom Fest celebration on July 1-3, 2011.

Friday night will find the downtown area blocked off for the largest block party Murray has to offer.

The Street Fair offers a variety of vendors selling interesting foods and merchandise. Bacon in the Sun, an amateur barbecue contest, offers an aroma of charcoal grilled barbecue all across the square.

As lines lengthen at each vendor and Kids Zone is filled with laughing children, a drum beat will be heard through the crowd. Toes will tap and by the end of the night, a spontaneous dance party has ensued in front of the Court House while a diverse musician line-up performs live on stage.

Saturday morning will be filled with lights, water guns, creative floats and more as the Freedom Fest Parade strolls down Main Street. The Street Fair continues downtown on the square while more entertainers take the stage.

The CFSB Center will be hosting a concert to be announced at a later time. Tickets can be bought at the door or online prior to the event.

Families will have a chance to spend time together in a unique setting at Family Day in the Park on Sunday. Area non-profits entertain the children throughout the afternoon with story-telling, free snacks, corn hole and other exciting activities.

Last year the Murray State University English as a Second Language Department sponsored a booth where children could meet university students from around the world. Later in the afternoon, children could be seen with Chinese characters painted on their cheeks. Family Day in the Park is an opportunity for the public to learn about the nonprofit and church organizations in the area while still enjoying time with their family.

Then the Gospel Explosion will begin in the amphitheatre of Central Park. Last year, three groups performed, a Bluegrass Gospel band named 3:16, the Murray First Baptist Church Youth interpretive movement team, and Bo Harris, a contemporary Christian musician.

As Harris finished out the concert with his own rendition of Amazing Grace and the sun waning on the horizon, American flags were retired honorably.

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freedom for each citizen of this nation.

The Freedom Fest board strives to maintain the integrity of the weekend event by providing a time of remembrance and reflection on the blessings this nation has to offer, sustained through the sacrifice of those in the past.

“Teachers inform students of our nation’s history, but we as citizens need to remember it is our responsibility

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She hopes Freedom Fest 2011 will serve as an example of true community and national unity to the children of Murray, Ky. Learn more information by signing up for our e-newsletter at www.tourmurray.com. n

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History’s Home: Wrather West KY Museum By: Catherine Harris The journey of each person creates the history of the community, the nation, the world. Artifacts of the past allow those of today a chance to understand their own historical identity.

Located on Murray State University’s campus is Wrather West Kentucky Museum, where locals and visitors can learn and understand the history surrounding the Jackson Purchase.

Kate Reeves, manager of Wrather, explained her enthusiasm for her work, for she is, “The keeper of the past.” She enjoys hosting exhibits people can appreciate and connect to, Reeves said.

The museum’s mission is to, “highlight and promote the understanding of the social, culture and economic development of Western Kentucky.”

In 2012, Wrather will host a traveling exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute. Museum on Main Street, “Journey Stories,” displays artifacts of the journey people have taken in this country since they first came to America.

Reeves and Gina Winchester of MSU’s Regional Stewardship, partnered to bring this opportunity to Western Ky. Not many can go to Washington, D.C. and see this caliber of an exhibit and so Reeves is glad they are

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able to expose this area to such a high end display of history, Reeves said.

Museum on Main Street website stated, “Journey stories will examine the intersection between modes of travel and American’s desire to feel free to move.” The exhibit will focus on the immigration, migration, innovation and freedom of those in America’s past.

Audio and artifacts will be used to tell the stories of how transportation and travel helped build America’s diverse society, according to Museum on Main Street.

Catch a glimpse of exhibit pieces or contribute the story of your own family’s journey at www.journeystories.org.

Supported by the U.S. Congress, the Smithsonian Institute has gathered the artifacts for the exhibit. The Kentucky Humanities Council has sponsored Museum on Main Street to travel to Kentucky for the first time since the Museum on Main Street’s debut in 2009.

The exhibit will be in Wrather Museum from January 28 – March 12, 2012. Other Kentucky cities will be hosting the exhibit, traveling to six locations starting in May 2011 in Winchester, Ky., ending in March 2012 in Murray.

Currently, a Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) exhibit is displayed at Wrather, focusing on the architectural

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Wrather, built in 1924, was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 18, 1975 and was first opened as a museum in 1982. When first built it housed the dining hall, classrooms, post office and bookstore, now serving as a museum and lecture hall.

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“It was a bold move into a completely new industry for us,” says Chuck. “Fortunately SEB has great employees who worked with us through our transition and growth.”

With more than 35 years of industry experience, SEB provides the highest quality in new and used textbooks to colleges and universities throughout the United States.

As C.A. Jones Management Group’s largest and fastest growing division, SEB continues to grab significant market share and is able to pass those benefits along to its customers.

With the diversification into textbooks, the retail division was able to grow again in 2008 to include University Book and Bean. UBB is a full service bookstore, coffee shop and Wi-Fi hotspot just steps away from Murray State’s campus. A loyal supporter of the Murray State Racers and the local college community, UBB sells new and used textbooks in addition to trade books and offers a textbook rental program and guaranteed buyback program to students. It has become a popular student hangout as well.

After analyzing the state of the economy and market trends South Eastern Book Company began to research

alternative textbook options for today’s college student.

In 2010 SEB made an equity investment in the startup company CollegeBookRenter.com that provided an online source for rental of college textbooks. Today both SEB and CollegeBookRenter.com are owned by C.A. Jones Management Group. While SEB specializes in the wholesale side of textbook distribution, CBR has established itself as a major player in the growing textbook rental industry. These complementary companies share a common goal: to provide thousands of college students around the country with affordable new and used textbooks and remain ahead of the curve on market trends. The motto of CollegeBookRenter.com is, “because college is expensive enough.”

From technology to retail to the exploding textbook business, the success of C.A. Jones Management Group has always been a result of its people. “I’m a believer in the theory that the key to running a successful business is to hire people much smarter than you, and I can assure you I’ve never had too much trouble finding people smarter than me to work in any of C.A. Jones Management Group’s businesses,” says Chuck with a smile. n

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A Perfect Square

By Erin Carrico

Coming down Main Street the landscape slowly changes to historic homes and tree-lined streets. Sidewalks full of families and children lead the way towards the Downtown Square. As cars arise to the top of the hill, in perfect view is the historic county Courthouse.

Gigantic oak trees provide shade over the green space surrounding the pinnacle point of Murray, Ky. On all four sides, a mixture of new and old, compliment the community’s personality.

baked goods and market wares. Freely walk the street indulging warm Amish breads and fried pies. The sweetest corn around can be found freshly picked and ready for a feast. Artistic handmade jewelry by Kentucky artisans can give new breath to spring wardrobes.

Murray prides itself on using the Chamber of Commerce’s “Shop Murray First” campaign, encouraging everyone to buy locally to support the local economy as much as possible.

Rudy’s, providing the best southern home cooking, has kept its home on the square for almost 70 years.

Murray Main Street, a state certified program devoted to the preservation of historic buildings, has taken control of a building containing two store fronts, renovating the establishments into ethnic restaurants. History holds one side of the building as the “5 and 10” store of Murray, with side two being the longest consecutive, family-run pharmacy in the country. Later in years, the upstairs of the building was used as a meeting space for the Masons in Murray. Currently, Mugsy’s Hideout offers authentic Chicago-Italian cuisine in the atmosphere of secret and mystery. Next door, enjoy a flare of Asian-style food at Happiness.

“The Saturday Market does two things. One, the market helps our local farmers, who always deserve and need our support. Two, because patrons are shopping for local produce they can take advantage of the locally owned businesses around the square,” said Lance Allison, President/CEO of the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce.

A quick stroll around the square treats the eye to numerous specialty shops of all styles. From home décor not found in mainstream stores, to specialtymade children’s attire of modern appeal, the Downtown Square fits unique personalities.

The downtown holds anchor for more than restaurants and shops. The hot-spot events in Murray are often headquartered around the Courthouse in downtown.

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For ice cream lover’s, Murray hosts a special event, the Ice Cream Festival. Truckloads of free Purity ice cream surround the square for two days of games, music, and unlimited scoops of ice cream, during the warm month of September. Christmas in Murray means a time of special celebration; the entire community comes together for the lighting of the towering community Christmas tree. Afterward, step back into time for Murray Main Street’s Dickens’ Alley and Main Street Merriment.

Nominated for two consecutive years as a Top Ten Kentucky Festival for Winter, the event provides a free evening of Christmas old-London style with carolers, hot cider, story telling and a magically-lit alley.

What more could anyone ask for? Historic buildings, housing service, entertainment variety and communityoriented events make for downtown Murray’s perfect square. n

Gem of a Gym By: Catherine Harris

One, two, three. Breathe. One, two, three. Breathe. The weights begin to feel heavier. Just ten more. One, two, three. Breathe….

Many Murray, Ky., residents push themselves in staying fit. Through the encouragement of healthcare providers, many have begun hitting the gyms.

there are many opportunities to stay fit either in a gym or outside. With Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes in proximity, there are many opportunities for outside recreation. Refer to the, “In Murray, Outdoor Adventure is Easy to Find,” for more information about local outdoor activities.

While calling Murray a vacation or home, take advantage of the many healthy lifestyle activities available to all. n

In Murray, Ky., find many different choices in gyms, all offering personal assistance and encouragement for every goal set.

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital, developed the Health and Wellness Center housing the only medical fitness facility in Murray. They offer personal trainers who work with physicians to make a plan fitting personal needs. Bring the kids or grandkids along, and leave them at the Kids Zone where children can stay during the workout time. MCCH Health and Wellness Center also has a swimming pool with arthritis aquatic classes available to members.

Quest Fitness Center is another great family workout center, offering children and adult classes. Master Dinh teaches ages young and old Tae Kwon Do and kickboxing. He encourages all his students to succeed but not solely in winning. “It is not always about winning but about self improvement,” Dinh said.

“You should always try to stay focused and dedicated to the goals you have set for yourself,” Dinh said. Dinh himself has stayed very dedicated to his own goals. In 2005, he did 30 sit-ups in 30 hours to celebrate his 30th year of freedom in the United States. One of his most used mantras is, “If you try you fail, if you commit, you succeed.”

At the Family Fitness Center, located on Chestnut Street the center offers many interesting classes such as the now famous Zumba, a mix of Latin music and dance in an organized workout system.

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In Murray, Outdoor Adventure Easy to Find By: Stephanie Butler What are some of your favorite childhood memories?

For many, reminiscing on fun times from youth brings up images of being outside. Playing outside with friends, hunting or fishing with a parent, shooting hoops at the local park or playing golf for the first time are just some unforgettable moments of the past. Murray provides countless opportunities to relive some of those memories, and to share them with family members and friends.

Calloway County is home to Kentucky Lake, a haven for outdoor adventure. The lake hosts some of the best fishing, boating and hunting in the country. Kentucky Lake is known as the “Crappie Capital” of the world and also has an exceptional population of largemouth bass. The lake also houses several other fish including smallmouth bass, spot, bluegill, red ear, white bass, shell cracker, stripers and sauger.

For hunters, there are more than 250 days of hunting seasons in the area. Kentucky is regularly featured as one of the top five states for record-book deer.

Kentucky’s conventional gun, muzzle-loading and bow seasons host opportunities to discover a deer herd that is increasing in both numbers and quality.

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area (LBL) is only a short drive from Murray and is one of Kentucky’s top tourist attractions. The area offers 170,000 acres of wildlife, history and outdoor recreation opportunities wrapped by 300 miles of undeveloped shoreline.

At LBL’s Golden Pond Planetarium and Observatory, visitors can sit under the stars while discovering the universe.

The planetarium creates a unique and fun adventurous learning experience.

Discover life on a 19th Century farm by visiting The Homeplace at LBL. Take a leisurely stroll through the grounds, farm buildings and even interact with the interpreters. Often, The Homeplace hosts special activities on the farm such as woodstove cooking, a scavenger hunt and coloring Easter eggs, all taking place in spring 2011.

LBL is working to carefully restore a habitat lost more than a century ago with the Elk and Bison Prairie. The animals freely roam within a 700-acre enclosure. Visitors can enjoy the area while driving the 3.5 mile loop road.

There are three interpretive stops along the route to learn a little more about the prairie ecosystem.

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an indoor discovery center, as well as live wildlife in its backyard exhibits.

This spring, the Nature Station will host programs including Animal Mythbusters, Slimy Science, Back from the Brink and Things with Wings. To learn more about any of the Land Between the Lakes activities, visit www.lbl.org.

Those who claim golf as their greatest passion will love Murray. Three of the area’s top golf courses call Murray home and present various opportunities for golfers to excel. The Frances E. Miller Memorial Golf Course has been designated as one of the best designed 18-hole courses in America. The par-71 layout has two distinct nines requiring a wide array of shot-marking.

The facility also offers two large practice putting greens, a wide two-level practice tee and a spacious 315-yard driving range.

Sullivan’s Par 3 Golf and Sports Center offers an 18-hole executive golf course and driving range, where during the peak season the range is lit for night practice. Sullivan’s also houses an 18-hole miniature golf course and batting cages.

The course at the Murray Country Club offers 18 challenging holes with Bermuda fairways and Bent grass greens, which allows year round play.

One of the best places to experience the outdoors at its finest is in one of Murray’s fine parks. The Murray-Calloway County Parks system holds a swimming complex, ten basketball courts, five playgrounds, an outdoor amphitheater, three-and-a-half miles of developed nature trails, a disc golf course and a dog park.

The Central Park Disc Golf Course is one the parks most used facilities. Disc golf, a rapidly growing sport, is similar to traditional golf but with Frisbee-like discs.

The 18-hole course has a total length of over 5,200 feet with a par of 58, and is great for experienced players or those new to the game.

For visitors bringing their furry best friend along, the Dog Park, located in Central Park, provides an adventure for humans and dogs alike. The park is divided into two sections, one for large dogs and one for small dogs.

Canines can go through the built-in obstacle course, walk the beam, jump through hoops and play other games just for dogs.

Between Murray’s parks, golf courses, fishing, hunting and nature opportunities, spring fun is easy to experience. When it comes to reliving those outdoor adventures of youth, Murray leaves nothing left to be desired. For more information on outdoor recreation, call (800) 651-1603 or visit www.tourmurray.com. n

Charming Hazel, Kentucky:

An antique-lovers paradise By: Stephanie Butler In the late 1980’s, the once-booming town of Hazel, Kentucky, was dying. The city was established in 1890 and soon became a bustling railroad town. At that time, it was also a haven for tobacco, clay and livestock commerce. However, as the railroad industry began to dwindle, so did Hazel. Residents knew if they wanted Hazel to remain the same place they once knew and loved, something would have to change. That was when the emergence of several antique stores breathed new life into the town. Today, Hazel is host to over a dozen antique stores representing hundreds of dealers, a jewelry store and a few cozy restaurants.

Charming is the perfect word to describe the community of Hazel. The stretch of shops and businesses lining Main Street take visitors back in time to the quaint downtown of the past, where everyone knows your name, and everyone has a smile on their face as they hurry along the streets.

Spring and summer are perfect times to visit this community for an antique shopping adventure. Only an

eight-mile drive from Murray, visitors can park the car once and spend the day browsing in the shops. Angelique’s Antiques, creates a boutique-like atmosphere combining an eclectic mix of vintage, antique and new furniture and accessories. Find primitives, mid-century, shabby chic and traditional pieces all in one location. Heart of Hazel Antiques has a variety of items for sale including glassware, Fenton, crystal, old books, photos, costume and vintage jewelry and furniture. State Line Ranch and Home, on the outskirts of town, offer antiques, western w ear and home decor.

No matter which store you visit, you are guaranteed to find a piece that is beautiful, interesting, vintage or outof-the-ordinary. As experienced antique-lovers already know, shopping for antiques is not only about shopping, it is about creating an adventure. Each piece has its own story, and it is up to the shopper to try to figure out what that story is. Every item in an antique shop has its own personality, and is waiting for the right person to come and pick it, so that it can continue to write its story.

The most unique antiques not only tell a story, but also spark a conversation. Antique-enthusiasts love to come across a piece, pick it up, and say to their shopping partner, “Look at this!” After which a conversation ensues about how interesting or strange it is, or how it reminds them of some old memory that they had lost up until just that moment.

Visitors who are hungry after a long day of shopping have a nice variety of restaurants to choose from. La Cocina, the local Mexican restaurant, is located right in the middle of town. Anyone hungry for some good southern cooking should look no further than Ann’s Country Kitchen. One of the best lunch spots in Calloway County is the Magnolia Tea Room, which serves fresh soups, sandwiches on homemade bread, delicious cake and 27 varieties of hot tea.

The charming town of Hazel is well worth the short drive from Murray for those who love antiques. The diverse selections of restaurants, as well as the eclectic stores, make for a fun spring day spent with friends or family.

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Senior Games Provide Lifelong Fitness to those 50 and Over By: Stephanie Butler

Ways to prepare for the Kentucky State Senior Games

Lifelong fitness has become a cornerstone to a healthy, happy life.

Many Kentucky seniors are choosing to stay fit by participating in the Kentucky Senior Games. These seniors know the importance of an active life. This year’s games will be held in Murray, Sept. 28-Oct. 2.

By: Master Tung Dinh 1. Identify your goals and what you would like to achieve.

The Kentucky Senior Games is a multi-sport competition for those ages 50 and over. A variety of different activities gives seniors of all ages and fitness levels the opportunity to enjoy the games. Sports include a 5K, race walk, archery, badminton, billiards, bowling, cycling, golf, horseshoes, racquetball, shuffleboard, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, table tennis and volleyball. The diverse sport options make it easy for seniors with any skill level to participate.

Staying active is the focus of the games, whether that means running a 5K, playing golf or throwing horseshoes.

Each year, athletes from all over the state challenge themselves to reach and surpass their goals. Many competitors train yearround for their sport, keeping them consistently active.

Another way to keep fit all year is to participate in local area senior games. Both the Purchase Area Senior Games and the Northern Kentucky Senior Games will be held May 9-13. The Louisville 50 and Over Games will be held May 14-22. Other local games may be held in your region.

For many, the games are also a social event. Participating is a great way to meet new people who have similar interests. Many of the athletes, from all over the state and country, make new friends and then look forward to meeting up with them each year. Kentucky Senior Games staff knows there is a very social aspect to the games, and works hard to provide activities that meet those expectations. In 2011, the games will feature an Opening Ceremony, fun day activities and a dance.

The Opening Ceremony will take place Wednesday, Sept.

28 at the CFSB Center. The ceremony will welcome participants to Murray and kick-off the activities.

Athletes and their families will get to socialize and enjoy lunch. Those competing will also register at this time and get their free t-shirt and goody bag.

Friday, Sept. 30, will host Fun Day in one of Murray’s scenic parks. During Fun Day, seniors can partake in activities such as a soccer kick, softball throw, cornhole, Frisbee toss, horseshoes and more. This gives partici26 BACK HOME IN KENTUCKY | Spring 2011

2. You should take a basic self-evaluation of where you are physically and mentally and where you would like to be at the time of the games.

3. A healthy diet is a great way to start a training program and to prepare yourself for the games.

4. You should always make sure to get the right amount of sleep and rest. pants a chance to be active in a noncompetitive environment.

5. It is not always about winning but about self improvement.

You should always try to stay focused and dedicated to the goals you have set for yourself.

One of the highlights of the games will take place during Have a sound mind and the evening of sound body. n Friday, Sept. 30, when the Murray Visitors Bureau will host a dance, called Dancing and Dessert. This gives seniors the chance to mingle with one another in a fun, carefree atmosphere.

Those who are not athletically inclined but would like to be involved in the Kentucky Senior Games should volunteer. There are multiple volunteer opportunities available. These opportunities exist for those of all ages and for all levels of sports-knowledge. Volunteering at the games is a great way to meet people while also giving back.

The Kentucky Senior Games will be held in Murray in 2011 and 2012. Those who participate in 2012 can qualify for the National Senior Games, held in the summer of 2013 in Cleveland, Ohio. For more information on the Kentucky Senior Games, call (800) 651-1603 or visit www.kyseniorgames.com. n

For the Birds: Birdwatching in Kentucky

By Horace Brown

If you enjoy viewing birdlife, you have hit on a bonanza here in Kentucky. The number of species that have been seen thus far is 381. One of the most interesting aspects of birds is the variety that is possible for one to see. One never knows just what might alight within your view.

If you are just beginning to adopt birdwatching as a favorite way to spend your time, you will be joining approximately 1.3 million other Kentuckians.

As you know, Kentuckians have always been thought of as lovers of the outdoors. The most famous wildlife artist and birdwatcher that ever lived, John James Audubon, spent the years 1807 to 1820 in the Louisville and Henderson areas. Audubon saw and sketched the now-extinct Carolina Parakeet in 1811 while living in Henderson. This species was the only parrot-type bird that ever existed year-round in a large area of the United States. Audubon also saw a flock of the now-extinct Passenger Pigeon in 1813, during migration, near the confluence of the Salt and Ohio Rivers that took three days just to pass over the area.

A good way to join the flock of birdwatchers is to establish a feeding station in your own backyard that is readily accessible to a viewing area that you frequent quite often. A good time to start this is mid-October to early November, to coincide with the autumn migration of birds to your area.

Install a squirrel-proof feeder filled with black oiler sunflowers, a thistle feeder, a ground feeder filled with wild bird seed and a squirrel-proof suet feeder. This combination helps weed out undesirables such as the alien European Starlings and Northern Mockingbird House Sparrows.

In late winter, and on into early spring, whenever your ground feeder is being overrun with Brownheaded Cowbirds Carolina Wren

(Immature) Eastern Screech Owls: the three juveniles on the left are in a gray phase while the one on the far right is in a rufous phase. and Common Grackles, stop providing the ground feeder with wild bird seed. This will hopefully cause the Cowbirds to move on and help keep that particular species from parasitizing your more desirable birds’ nests.

After this first project, you may want to purchase a book on how to attract birds and use this information to prepare a planting plan. Think about landscaping with shrubs, trees and native grasses that naturally provide food every month of the year. This will help eliminate the costly and time-consuming mowing of fescue grass.

In addition, provide water and a few evergreen trees for “roosts.” I did this on a suburban yard that was 100 feet wide and 140 feet deep, and attracted 142 species of birds while living there. Coming home to my little bit of heaven each day after work helped to make my day more rewarding.

If you would like to travel around Kentucky for birding, I have a short list of unique places to visit. In the east, try Black Mountain for birds that usually inhabit the northern United States and southern Canada. You’ll notice that all Kentucky state parks are focusing more and more on birding.

In addition, the Falls of the Ohio in Louisville and Bernheim Forest in Bullitt County are good hotspots for migratory birds in central Kentucky. Barren River State Park is scheduling Sandhill Crane weekends and the western Kentucky state parks are scheduling Eagle weekends. Both of these can be exciting experiences in the winter. And last, but not least, is the 170,000-acre Land Between the Lakes area, which may provide you with many more species than you might expect.

All of this will help start your day, perhaps with hearing the loud, beautiful song of the diminutive 5 ½ inch long Carolina Wren.

Around noon, you might hear the Northern Mockingbird singing the many songs it has learned from other bird species, and in the evening at dusk, you may hear the plaintive, mournful “whinny” of the Eastern Screech Owl in Kentucky’s Natural World! n SPRING 2011 27

Discovering Pine Mountain Photographs and article by Dean Henson There’s a place I know where the elements of earth still adjoin one another in fitting fashion.

There rocks, trees, animals and streams come together as they should. At a hurried glance, it usually looks as if all these things have entangled themselves in a disorderly brawl. But a patient viewing reveals that what’s going on there is more of a dance than a fracas.

In this place masses of rock are heaved and billowed into the sky forming mighty pinnacles that generally make mountains of themselves. A diverse blend of northerly hardwood and southerly softwood trees sink their roots among the rocky soils and impeccably colonize the dry ridges and deeply furrowed slopes, covering all from top to bottom in a cloak of green.

There beneath the forest canopy white-tailed deer and black bears browse at will as mature turkey gobblers parade and showboat about to the delight of yelping hens. Male ruffed grouse drum out mating wishes from fat fallen logs on the forest floor as contented red-tailed hawks swoop and wheel high above.

What place is this that today remains so wild and magnificent?

Where found is this time capsule that yet captures the best of what’s left of the state’s

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natural bounty? It’s none other than Kentucky’s Pine Mountain.

A hike on the flanks of the mountain amounts to a trip into the geologic past. Rising near the state’s southeastern boundary, the imposing ridge of Pine Mountain stretches more than 120 miles from the vicinity of Jellico, Tennessee to Elkhorn City, Kentucky.

The mountain has historically been a formidable barrier to settlement and continues to be an important obstacle to transportation in the modern era. The passage of the Cumberland River through a deep, narrow gorge near Pineville today represents the only modern-day breach of the spine-like crest of the mountain.

Pine Mountain is a very special place. It supports an array of rare and endangered plants and animals and is the site of well-known natural areas like Blanton Forest, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Bad Branch Nature Preserve, and others. The linear mountain ridge supports an immensity of botanical species and acts as an important natural corridor for the migration of animals.

The mountain was formed long ago as a result of plate tectonics. That is, the African plate collided with the North American plate causing a fault and a subsequent overriding layer of earth.

To examine its history more closely, we must go back 400 million years, to a time when a broad, shallow sea covered the land that would produce Pine Mountain.

These ancient seas, as well as rivers and streams of later periods, accumulated many sedimentary layers.

Eventually, the layers of sediment were compressed and hardened into rock layers. Today, the lower limestone layers are of Devonian age and composed of tiny ancient marine life that accumulated over a period of roughly 75 million years. The middle layers of rock are of

Mississippian age and include shale, siltstone, sandstone, and limestone strata. The upper sandstone and conglomerate layers are of Pennsylvanian age and are composed of fine sand grains.

Prehistoric swamps once occurring in the region allowed for the accumulation of plant debris in the uppermost layers that resulted in vast coal formations. These strata have busied mining operations in southeast Kentucky for several decades.

It’s believed formation of Pine Mountain occurred about 230 million years ago when profound deformation of the surface rocks formed a great, low-angle fault. The overriding rocks, called the Cumberland Overthrust Block, formed Pine Mountain.

The mountainbuilding forces pressed the block of earth laterally from the southeast for a distance of nearly 6 miles resulting in rock strata being inclined as much as 30 to 40 degrees. The relatively high-angle tilt of the rock layers here exposes some formations that are normally more than 2000 feet below the surface.

Pine Mountain’s crest rises gradually from southwest to northeast with elevations ranging from less than 2200 feet in Bell County to more than 3200 feet in Letcher County. While the mountain’s northwest face escarpment is abrupt and precipitous, the gentle southeastern slope recedes gradually away from the crest into deep, moist ravines.

Ravine hillsides and coves are clothed in a rich robe of vegetation more complex and varied than any other in Kentucky.

While most other habitats in the state are in transition, these luxuriant cove forests are very stable.

Some mixed hardwood forest remnants of the southern Appalachians are climax forests, the pinnacle of 200 million years of slow development. Unlike northern forests that were scraped bare by glaciers around 12,000 years ago, the southern Appalachian forests remained untouched by the ice. They served as a refuge for northern species that were forced to retreat south to escape glacial destruction.

The southern Appalachians were then as an ark for a

variety of plants and animals that would eventually return to the newly uncovered lands once the glacier had melted.

Today, visitors to the Pine Mountain region have discovered a vast natural area of remarkable beauty and unlimited opportunity.

An enviable system of trails and highways meander among rock formations and mountain passes providing delight and adventure at every bend of road.

Pine Mountain is a unique Kentucky locale where one can enjoy the geologic mystery of the past along with the scenic beauty of the present. Here, there are more than feeder birds, a few skinny deer, and a gang of rangy coyotes to spur the imagination.

On Pine Mountain roam elk, bear, turkey, bobcat, and a host of less common animals that many Kentuckians have never heard of, must less seen. Here, the sun rises and sets each day on steep, richly photogenic slopes and lofty ridges adorned with interesting and sometimes uncommon herbaceous plants, while nearby hollows nurture and cuddle remnant patches of old growth jungle with centuries old trees nearly 4 feet thick.

Not many places remain in our time that offer such a wide variety of possibilities for outdoor recreation – Kentucky’s Pine Mountain is a natural treasure. n SPRING 2011 29

Anderson County is known for its hospitality,

home to distilleries, vineyard, Burgoo Festival

Lawrenceburg, the county seat of Anderson County, is situated atop a cliff high above the Kentucky River.

The 82nd county in formation, Anderson is 204 square miles of rolling hills, grassland, and the meandering waters of the Kentucky and Salt Rivers.

The history of Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, and its smaller communities has been carefully preserved today, protecting its historic significance.

Tyrone, a small community that sits along the river bottoms of the Kentucky River, is the oldest community in the county and the only place, other than Lawrenceburg, where you will find sidewalks. From Tyrone you can view the cascading hillsides joined by an “S” curve bridge and neighboring railroad cantilever bridge that leads into the local distillery. The railroad bridge, known as Young’s High Bridge built in 1889, is one of the oldest and tallest still standing today.

Connected to Woodford County by Young’s High Bridge, Wild Turkey Distillery sits high above the Kentucky River.

As 1/6 of the Kentucky Bourbon Trail®, Wild Turkey is a must see for anyone interested in either bourbon or Kentucky history. With a history of perseverance during Prohibition, the passing of the 21st Amendment allowed

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the distillery to begin production of what is now a world class bourbon.

In the southern part of the county, on the banks of the Salt River resides a historic distillery with a romantic tale.

Rumor has it that the founder of Four Roses Bourbon, Paul Jones, Jr. named his bourbon based on a proposal to his sweetheart. If her answer was yes, she would wear a corsage of 4 roses to the upcoming grand ball.

The Spanish Mission Style architecture of the distillery is distinctive in the area and a must see for anyone with an interest in either bourbon or architecture.

Wine also has a long history in Kentucky. Going back to French General LaFayette when he came to this region in the early 1700s. Lovers Leap Vineyards and Winery has gone back to the old ways and is producing award winning wines in Anderson County. The largest family owned vineyard in the state, Pam and Logan Leet put family pride in every bottle produced at their winery.

The history of tobacco farming also has roots in Central Kentucky. Kentucky Gentlemen Cigars became a reality when two tobacco farming families realized they needed to change their emphasis in order to survive economic continued on page 33

Four Roses Distillery in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky offers daily tours Monday through Saturday.

Photograph courtesy of Chuck Johnson.

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Four Roses Distillery Named Whisky Distiller of the Year - 2011 Whisky Magazine’s Icons of Whisky – America L AW R E N C E B U R G, Ky. (October 20, 2010) – Whisky Magazine named Lawrenceburg, Ky.-based Four Roses Distillery the Whisky Distiller of the Year last week as part of the annual “Icons of Whisky - America” Awards “designed to celebrate the people and places behind the greatest whiskies in the world.”

“This is an overwhelming honor that caps off the year-long celebration of our distillery building’s 100th anniversary,” said Jim Rutledge, Four Roses Master Distiller. “We’ve worked hard to bring Four Roses premium Kentucky Bourbon back to the states.”

Once the nation’s leading Bourbon in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, Four Roses was pulled from U.S. distribution by then owner Seagram to market the brand solely overseas. Eight years ago, with distribution limited to Kentucky, Four Roses returned to the domestic market

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“This honor from Whisky Magazine puts everything into perspective,” added Rutledge. “We’re very appreciative and excited about the future of Four Roses.”

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Anderson County continued from p. 30 downturns in the tobacco industry. Aging premium tobaccos in bourbon barrels, hand-rolling the cigars and creating distinctive red cedar cigar boxes has become second nature to Alan and Carol Moberly. They now sell their cigars world-wide and have developed other Kentucky based flavors such as Mint Julep and Moonshine.

Burgoo Festival, photograph courtesy of Chuck Johnson

The Civil War has a rich history in Anderson County.

The Battle of Lawrenceburg and Dogwalk was a series of skirmishes that took place between the Kentucky River and an area just west of the city when opposing forces stumbled into one another. Henry Clay’s son, Henry Clay Jr., and the Salt River Tigers, mustered from Lawrenceburg to repel opposing forces.

Early settlers in Kentucky were astounded by the amounts of fish and game available for their tables. They hunted elk and deer, rabbits and quail – they fished for trout, bass, bluegill and crappie. These resources are still found in Anderson County. Beaver Lake, run by the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources, is a great place to fish for bluegill as well as a viewing place for all types of game. Taylorsville Lake and Wildlife Management Area are also open for all types of fishing and hunting, bird watching and hiking, or just enjoying the great outdoors.

Of a more recent era, Anderson County boasts a challenging golf course, complete with Pro shop and restaurant. A place to go and either brag to your buddies or drown your sorrows after a hard-fought day on the greens.

Anderson County’s Legion Park is the home of the only permanent healing field in the nation. The Healing Field of Kentucky is a living tribute to the Kentucky servicemen and women who have lost their lives in the war on terror. Although we dread it, this memorial will continue to grow until the war on terror is over.

Anderson County is also an active recreation community.

Many events take place in Lawrenceburg from April to October. There are classic car cruise-ins on the second Friday of the each month along the downtown streets. Downtown also invites residents and visitors enjoy the Annual Burgoo Festival the last full weekend in September. In June, the Lawrenceburg Fair and Horse Show, Kentucky’s second oldest, draws crowds from near and far. Also during the summer months the community gathers on the Lawrenceburg Green to enjoy local food and drink along with live entertainment for kids and adults. In August motorists can drive the U. S. 127 corridor for those one-of-a-kind yard sale purchases. In December the annual Christmas parade brings the community together.

The County seat, Lawrenceburg, is a central hub of southern hospitality. Newcomers are welcomed the same as long time residents, with the favorite saying, “Come on in and sit a spell”. Discussions in various establishments may center on anything from the top shelf school system and building of the new Early Childhood Development Center to earning a #4 ranking in state as one of the healthiest places to live. Excellent business

opportunities are available right in the downtown area for anyone with a vision, talent, and energy to build a community team. continued on page 34

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Tyrone Bridge, photo courtesy of Chuck Johnson

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Anderson County continued from p. 33 Mayor Edwinna Baker is especially fond of Anderson County. She says, “As a long time resident of Lawrenceburg, I find the city to be a warm and friendly town that has a lot to offer people of all ages.”

Tyrone Bridge, photo courtesy of Chuck Johnson

So, come and enjoy our small town atmosphere full of historically preserved homes, plenty of recreational opportunities, and more heritage and culture than you can take in during one visit.

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Above: Beaver Lake, left Healing Field, center and Golf Course, right.

Below: Lawrenceburg’s Civil War Reenactment. Photographs courtesy of Chuck Johnson.

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Perennial favorites

Rozanne in the foreground

Photos and article by Jeneen Wiche Plants are no different than any other consumer product and the competition can be fierce, just go to your local garden center in the spring. To help the process along the Perennial Plant Association names a Perennial Plant of the Year so growers, retailers and gardeners can expect at least one sure thing in the garden each year.

In the last five years some impressive plants have been recognized so start with this shopping list as you set out to plant this spring.

drained soil; it is drought tolerant once established; and it will bloom all season long (and bloom exceptionally well if you cut it back by about half, mid-season). Its exceptional character comes from the deep color of its up right bloom spikes. The dark blue-purple blooms stand above the silvery foliage in a bolder way then most others. The blooms will reach 30 to 36 inches in height; the plant spreads to at least 3 feet.

The plant also scores on the wildlife side of things. Bees and butterflies love the blooms; deer have distaste for the aromatic foliage; and rabbits would rather eat your Bibb lettuce.

Walker’s Low I have always liked Nepeta, commonly called catmint. Nepeta will fill an open space beneath a leggy hybrid tea rose; it will fill in a slope as a ground cover; and it can set off the yellow, blue or red blooms of other plants extremely well. It has long been an under used perennial despite the fact that there are many good cultivars, including ‘Little Titch’, ‘Wild Cat’, ‘Dawn to Dusk’ and the Perennial Plant of the Year for 2007.

One funny thing about this Nepeta, which adds to its appeal, is that it “does not inspire extensive feline activity.” I can attest to the feline appeal of other cultivars, my old cat Gus used to seek it out on the garden and take a good roll aound in it. Apparently ‘Walker’s Low’ is not as appealing, perhaps it contains less nepetalactone, the chemical found in catnip and catmint that cats are attracted to.

Rozanne

Walker’s Low

Denise Adams, who was charged in part to spread the word about Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ back in 2007 told me “the first thing you must know about ‘Walker’s Low’ is that it is not low!”

The name comes from a place; this Nepeta was first discovered in Ireland and is presumably named after the garden where it was discovered.

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2008 was the Perennial Plant of the Year for ‘Rozanne’. The hardy geranium has become a garden favorite and as such a great deal of plant breeding and attention has been paid to this genus over the last decade. Blooms of Bressingham introduced Geranium ‘Rozanne’ in 2004 and since then geranium experts from near and far all agree that this plant is the best yet. ‘Rozanne’ is well suited to Kentuckiana gardens, too, because it is tolerant of heat and humidity.

Baptisia ‘Rozanne’ has faintly marbled green leaves and large (up to 2 ½ inch) blue-violet blooms that fade to white in the center. ‘Rozanne’ has subtle beauty that lasts from June through October. It is a strong bloomer in early summer and if you remove the spent blooms it will bloom again in late summer and early fall. The plant remains compact so it is perfect for the front of the border. The plant handled the heat and drought of last summer but did not bloom as well as previous years; understandable, of course. Shade from the afternoon sun is ideal.

Hakonechloa In 2009 the Perennial Plant Association’s votes were cast for Hakonechloa macra ‘Aureola’. Yes, it is hard to say (try Ha-kon-e-kloa), but more important it is easy to grow.

Golden hakone grass, as it is commonly called, looks like a short grassy bamboo. The gracefully arching blades of ‘Aureola’ are a variegated yellow and green.

There is an all yellow variety called ‘All Gold’ that is rather striking, as well. Unlike bamboo, however, hakone grass is a rather slow grower so you have the effect of something like the bamboo Sasa vetchii with out the aggressive nature. Hakone grass does spread by stolons, like bamboo, but at a more agreeable pace.

Hakone grass prefers dappled shade and rich, welldrained soil with ample moisture through the summer. This grass is ideal as a ground cover, a border for a walk way, on the side of a partially shaded slope, or as a container plant.

The grass requires little maintenance except a trim in late winter before new growth emerges; it is winter hardy, has no pest problems and is not a favorite of deer or rabbit.

Baptisia Known as false indigo or wild indigo, Baptisia australis is a North American native that is due some new attention;

Amsonia it was good to see it rise to the ranks of a Perennial Plant of the Year last year.

Baptisia, or false indigo, is usually in full bloom by Mother’s Day. The genus name Baptisia derives from the Greek bapto, meaning to dip or dye, and the epithet australis means southern. The lupine-like indigo bloom spikes were used as a dye by early settlers.

Being from the “south” false indigo takes on all the attributes you would imagine. It is a beautiful, showy plant that requires little attention, is drought tolerant, has no insect or disease problems and loves full sun. I ages with grace, too; like peonies it can stand without division for many years. It is a good anchor plant in a mixed perennial bed because it reaches three to four feet in height and maintains a sturdy clump of attractive dusty green foliage (it is very reminiscent of most legume foliage) after the blooms fade.

Amsonia

The 2011 Perennial Plant of the Year is Amsonia hubrichtii, or Arkansas blue star. This garden perennial was discovered back in 1942 out in Arkansas and is due some attention. It is a great garden plant with seasonal interest including green thread leaf foliage that turns a bright yellow in the fall, clusters of light blue starshaped blooms in spring and a robust character that is not compromised by drought, poor soil, pests, heat or four-legged browsers. Full sun will encourage more stout growth; in partial Jeneen Wiche shade the plant will have a more open and Buck habit. Once established it will reach about 36”. Amsonia is a tough plant that requires very little attention from us except some admiration.

About the author: Jeneen Wiche is a garden writer who lives on the family farm, Swallow Rail, in Simpsonville, Kentucky. You can contact her at JWiche@Shelbybb.net or write to her at 2340 Connor Station Road, Simpsonville, KY 40067 n SPRING 2011 37

Nails, Kettles, and Plows: Dr. Marshall Myers Scattered all along the highways of Kentucky are interesting state historical markers. Some of the metal signs mark the birthplace or home of famous Kentuckians, like Joseph Holt in Breckinridge County or Andrew Jackson Smith in Lyon County. Some describe the spot where some significant event took place, a battle or skirmish during the Civil War, like those at Wildcat Mountain and Middle Creek. And some even describe unusual natural settings, like the world’s tallest sassafras tree in Owensboro or Natural Bridge in Slade.

The inquisitive often find themselves pulling off the side of the road, with windows rolled down, craning their necks to read what the signs have to offer. The signs help us to understand our state’s history, to appreciate what those who came before us had to endure, and to better understand the rich culture and diversity of the Commonwealth.

What is fascinating about many of these markers is that nearly 70 refer to iron smelting furnaces that squatted on hillsides all over the state. Not just in the forested areas of the Eastern Kentucky mountains, but in the middle part of the state, and even in the far western reaches of the Commonwealth, historical markers spell out a metal smelting industry that made Kentucky in the 1830’s the third leading producer of iron in the entire country.

Iron ore, albeit hardly of the highest grade, exists, according to the Kentucky Geological Survey, in several counties in the state. The “most significant iron ore deposits” are found in Bath and Menifee Counties, with reserves of “several million tons.”

Other deposits, but of a different geological composition, were mined in Boyd, Carter and Greenup Counties, a part of the “Hanging Rock Iron Region,” stretching also into parts of southern Ohio.

Caldwell, Trigg, and Lyon Counties smelted iron, too, but the presence of iron ore in its many forms was so meager that iron smelting proved to be “not economical.”

Other counties also had iron furnaces, like those in Bullit and Estill Counties, with still others scattered in various pockets all across the state wherever iron ore was of the quality to be economically and efficiently smelted.

Normally, most people don’t think of the Commonwealth as a source of iron ore like the Great Lakes region, particularly the Mesabi Range and the rest of the massive Iron Range in northeastern Minnesota. That area became the source of iron ore for smelting in the mills of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Middletown, Ohio; and Birmingham, Alabama and turned out high grade steel, the metal skeletons of massive buildings that rise proudly from the soils of American cities.

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Yet as fledgling Americans pushed west from the coastal cities of the eastern seaboard, they moved farther from things they needed, like nails to build buildings, iron pots to produce salt, cooking pots, plowshares, skillets, and flat irons, just to name a few. Of course, they needed steel, too, for guns and axes, but the Bessemer method of producing steel efficiently and cheaply lay many years in the future.

While those products could be shipped to eager customers on the frontier, the roads were often mere paths, old buffalo trails, dried creek beds, making shipping goods over the mountains a daunting tasks for any merchant who wished to sell his wares. Besides at that time, there weren’t that many customers to justify the enormous shipping costs incurred by merchants and middlemen from the east coast of colonial America.

But the early settlers of the Commonwealth were far from helpless. They were largely self-sustaining. They grew or raised their own food, rendered fat to make soap, planted flax to make their own linen, spun their own wool, built their cabins and homes out of the wood and stone that surrounded them, obtained their own sweetening from sorghum, rendered lard for cooking, and distilled their unique brand of spirits for social and medicinal purposes.

If they needed gunpowder, they found a nearby cave and mined it for the minerals necessary to make their own explosives. If they needed salt, they found a salt lick and boiled the saline solution until they had the commodity so necessary to sustain life in the far-reaching frontier.

Often, though, the early residents needed products that could only be made of iron.

To produce iron in its various forms, smelters required several things found in early Kentucky: charcoal at the time, iron ore, and some sort of power, along with a cadre of men, trained and untrained, to do the dirty, sweaty, and often confining jobs of keeping the furnaces hot and the metal flowing. While gentlemen of wealth often financed the construction of furnaces, iron making was hardly a gentleman’s job.

The lush virgin forests of Kentucky proved to be a ready source of wood to make charcoal. So one part of the whole iron smelting operation required a crew of men whose only job was to turn Kentucky hardwoods and softwoods into charcoal, a necessary element in order to raise the temperature of the iron ore to a melting point. So it’s not really surprising that the center of iron smelting in the state was amidst the dense forests of the Appalachian mountains.

Noted Kentucky historian J. Winston Coleman in Old Kentucky Iron Furnaces says that sometimes a crew of eight to ten men, called colliers, were necessary to keep one furnace supplied with enough charcoal, a process that took three to ten days to complete. In the latter part of the nineteenth century, coal replaced charcoal as the fuel of choice, but coal mining soon proved to be more profitable than iron smelting itself as the riches

Iron Smelting in Early Kentucky

Fitchburg Furnace: Being restored, this massive structure was the center of an “iron plantation.”

of the eastern and western Kentucky coal fields were discovered and mined.

Another group of men had the responsibility of mining the ore itself. The ore, of course, was not the only solid rock necessary for iron smelting, for some sort of flux was necessary to coax out the iron from the ore. That was usually in the form of limestone, meaning that those providing the raw materials were responsible for both the ore itself and some sort of agent necessary for the conversion of the ore to iron. The men dug, blasted, and broke up the raw materials and loaded and transported them into the furnace itself. Sometimes the work was done by slaves, but whoever did the back-breaking work, the task was nothing less than tiresome and exhausting.

The furnace to be filled was relatively simple in design with a broad base at the bottom, called the hearth.

Coleman says, like the rest of the furnace, this part was made of sandstone, and was about 25 feet wide.

From there, the furnace neck narrowed sharply until it reached a height that varied considerably, but was anywhere from 25 to 40 feet in height, forming the chimney of the furnace.

To ease the loading procedure, Coleman says that the furnace often rested on the side of a hill with a narrow path etched out of the hill above the stack to provide easy access to actually loading the furnace with the charcoal, limestone flux, and ore itself by wheelbarrowing materials along the path up to the stack itself, filling it in with appropriate portions of each. Because of the difficulty of starting the furnace and keeping it hot enough, the furnace was in continuous fire, producing the iron itself in batches, as the furnace was replenished with the necessary elements.

Since the furnace could not draw enough oxygen by itself to melt the ore, some sort of system for providing sharp streams of air was necessary to get the ore hot enough to actually produce a flow of iron. These devices, called

bellows, were usually water-powered devices, driven by the force of a nearby stream and raised the temperature inside the furnace enough to produce melted iron which flowed out of the bottom of the furnace.

In the iron production process, when the conditions were right and the fire in the middle of the was furnace hot enough, the charcoal mixed with the excess oxygen in the ore itself, partially separating the iron from the other members of the mixture. One element, the crushed limestone provided a flux for the mixture; that is, the limestone when burned actually helped rid the molten iron of impurities.

That produced a stream of a melted mixture of impurities and iron itself, with the impurities, called slag, floating on the top of the heavier iron from the foot of the furnace. The slag was then diverted away from the iron as the hot metal followed a path into a long, carefully arranged a series of trenches made of sand and some clay, and laid out so that there was one large trench, plus a series of shorter trenches perpendicular to the larger one.

This was said to look like a sow nursing her pigs, with the sow the larger trench and the short trenches resembling her pigs. The product, when cooled, was, thus, called “pig iron,” in a form now ready for further refining to eliminate any other impurities and cast it into various iron products like iron kettles or nails. Pig iron itself is too brittle and not useful for much else other than further refining to turn it into wrought iron, and even steel, for instance.

These furnaces often became the center of an entire community, called “an iron plantation.” The operation at Fitchburg in Estill County serves as a good example.

According to a piece in the Lexington Herald-Leader, the elaborate furnace at Fitchburg was actually two furnaces built together as one structure with two steam engines acting as bellows.

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Financed by a large group of New England investors, headed by Frank and Fred Fitch, the furnace became the focus of life in a community called Fitchburg, named for the two brothers. Built in 1868-1869, the community of workers and their families soon swelled to a village of nearly 2000 people, composed of natives and immigrants from various European countries.

Employees who cut the trees to make the charcoal, mined the ore nearby, those who actually operated the furnace, and a crew managing a tram to tow the pig iron to the Kentucy River for shipping–all were necessary parts of an elaborate industry, dependent upon iron smelting for a living.

Surrounding the furnace were ornate mansions for the financiers, and bungalows dotted the landscape, along with various stores, a church, and a school.

A national, economic panic of 1873 eventually closed the plant forever, leaving the Fitchburg now out-of-work residents to find other work someplace else.

By 2004, the citizens of Estill County organized a group called Friends of the Fitchburg Furnace, and after a garnering a government grant of $670,000 that year, the Fitchburg Furnace has been largely restored to its original condition, and open to the public. Members of the committee, like Robert “Skip” Johnson, have planned to record the furnace’s history in book form, containing an older history of the furnace, along with a master’s project devoted to Fitchburg by David Patrick Thompson at the University of Kentucky, While the Fitchburg of the late 1860’s and the early

1870’s is no longer there, visitors can still get a good idea of how iron smelting took place in nineteenth century America, and envision the remnants of an industry once the center of a bustling community.

Like many of the iron furnaces in Kentucky, the heavy forests surrounding most furnaces that were a ready source of charcoal soon rapidly disappeared as more and more charcoal was needed and there were fewer and fewer trees to fill that need. Besides depleting the wood supply available, much of the iron ore in Kentucky was, according to geologist Dr. Tom Lierman, “extremely impure and contaminated with silicon dioxide (quartz)”compared to the rich ore in the Wisconsin and Minnesota Iron Range.

Iron smelting evolved out of the need for iron and iron-based products by the early settlers of the Commonwealth. The industry is a vivid testimony not only to their hard, and backbreaking work, but also their deep commitment to making the most of the rich resources of the state.

Yet in many ways, we have lost our understanding of just how vast iron smelting was in the state. Many of the old iron furnaces are now weed- and vine-covered, their stones crumbling from age and neglect, and hidden from public view, failing to remind us of just how vibrant iron smelting was in early Kentucky.

My thanks to Dr. Tom Lierman of Eastern Kentucky University and Robert “Skip” Johnson for their expertise. n

Attractions and Events: Unfold the pages of time and discover the graciousness of Mayfield, KY. Here sporting events, cultural activities and historical districts attract visitors and residents alike.

Mayfield is the center of the Jackson Purchase, an eight-county region bought by Isaac Shelby and Andrew Jackson from the Chicasaw Indians in 1818.

A trip from Paducah/Interstate 24 takes travelers down State Highway 45, lined with a mixture of commerce, industry and lush farmland all the way into Mayfield.

Downtown Mayfield features a historic district with antique-era light fixtures and renovated sidewalks with brick inserts.

In Mayfield, you can journey into the past through a canopy of treelined country lanes, over one-lane bridges, past wandering creeks and lush pastures.

Mayfield is the hometown of novelist Bobbie Ann Mason and America’s Got Talent winner, Kevin Skinner. Mayfield has bragging rights in agriculture, history, politics and the arts.

There is an abundance of antique galleries as well as homespun haunts and restaurants to be found in the barns and back doors of people all around the Purchase.

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Glory Days – A car and bike show, with a swap meet, and lots of music makes up the Fourth of July celebration downtown.

Graves County Performing Arts Center for the visual and performing arts features stage shows, jazz and concert music and full orchestra productions throughout the year.

All About Gourds – An exploration of the functional and artistic possibilities of the humble gourd, this juried exhibition features work by gourd crafters and gourd artists from across the country competing for cash awards.

Kaler Bottoms – Eight miles northeast of Mayfield, Kaler Bottoms contains cypress swamps and hardwoods with wildlife of swamp rabbit, a great blue heron rookery and black vulture roost. Owned by the US Department of Fish and Wildlife, it offers hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing.

Mayfield Trade Day – Started as Mule Day in the early 1800’s to trade mules and equipment; evolved over the years into a very popular weekly event. Operates year round every Monday from 5 AM to ? at Mayfield Graves County Fairgrounds. There are usually between 60 and 90 dealers set up with everything from produce to antiques to handmade crafts.

In cooperation with Kentucky Tourism and Travel Department

Ward Hall Open House, 4/2-3/2011, US 460 West, 1782 Frankfort Road, Georgetown, www.wardhall.net, Hardinplc@aol.com, 859-396-4257 Turfway Park Winter Racing, 1/1-4/3/2011, 7500 Turfway Road, Florence, www. turfway.com BPA World Series Qualifier, 4/2-3/2011, Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road , Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-9261000 NSA Slow-Pitch Mens Qualifier, 4/2-3/2011, Fisher Park, 3900 W. 5th Street Road, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 Bluegrass Classic Arabian Show, 3/31-4/3/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.aha14.com, 502-241-5244 Spring Sporting Tetrad , 4/1-3/2011, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, 5465 State Park Road, Jamestown, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lc/, LakeCumberland@ky.gov, 800-325-1709 Pickin at the Caves, 4/4/2011 CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, www.parks.ky.gov, coy.ainsley@ky.gov SPRING BREAK ADVENTURE, 4/3-6/2011, Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, 7351 Highway 90, Corbin, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cf/, BRETA.SMITLEY@ KY.GOV, 800-325-0063 A Quilt Extravaganza, 4/8-9/2011, Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cc/, 606-474-6686 Greenbo Genealogy Conference, 4/8-9/2011, Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/, GreenboLake@ ky.gov, 800-325-0083 Bowfishing 101, 4/8-9/2011, Kenlake State Resort Park, 542 Kenlake Road, Hardin, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kl/, Kenlake@ky.gov, 800-325-0143 Downtown Henderson Guided Walking Tour, 4/9-6/4/2011, Starts at The Depot, 101 N. Water Street, Henderson, www.hendersondepot.org, tamara@hendersondepot.org, 270-830-9707 A National Treasure, 4/8-9/2011, Notre Dame Academy, 1699 Hilton Drive, Newport, http://www.kyso.org, %20jr@kyso.org Appalachian Mountian Life, 4/8-9/2011, BUCKHORN LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 4441 ky hwy 1833, Buckhorn, www.parks.ky.gov, Sue.Thomas@ky.gov Redbud Festival and Heritage Living Event, 4/8-9/2011, Union College, St, Barbourville, http://www.redbudfestky.com, cole@tourbarbourville.com Herpetology Weekend, 4/8-10/2011, PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, 20781 Pennyrile Lodge Rd, Dawson Springs, http://www. parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf/, rebeccae.clark@ky.gov Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot, 4/8-10/2011, Hwy 44 West, Hwy 44 West, Shepherdsville, www.knobcreekrange.com, thecreek@sprynet.com NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, 4/9-10/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road, 3900 W. 5th Street Road, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 Spring Bay Horse Trails, 4/8-10/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyevents.net, 859-312-8702 Spring Rifle Frolic , 4/9-10/2011, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Highway 68, Mt Olivet, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bl/, 1782museum@gmail.com, 859-289-5507 Appalachia Mountain Life , 4/9-10/2011, Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, 4441 KY Highway 1833, Buckhorn, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bk/, buckhornlake@ky.gov, 800-325-0058 Beauty and the Beast, 3/17-10/2011, 207 N. Patty Loveless Drive, Elkhorn City, info@ act4.org Certified Horsemanship Association Instructor Certification Clinic, 4/7-11/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.cha-ahse.org, 859-233-4305 Hillbilly Days, 4/14-16/2011, downtown, Pikeville, http://www.hillbillydays.com, info@ pikecountychamber.com, 800-844-7453 Kentucky Spring Premier Saddlebred Show, 4/13-16/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyspringpremier.com, 502-314-7960 Annual Georgetown International Kite Festival, 4/16-17/2011, Us 25 North of Downtown Georgetown, Georgetown, www.georgetownky.com Brushy Fork Creek Spring Festival, 4/16-17/2011, 1550 Pleasant Green Hill Road, Hopkinsville, http://www.brushyforkcreek.com, bfc1@netzero.net Henderson Tri-Fest, 4/15-17/2011, Downtwon Henderson, Henderson, www.hendersontrifest.org Spring Photography Weekend, 4/15-17/2011, PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, 20781 PENNYRILE LODGE RD, Dawson Springs, http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/ resortparks/pf/, rebeccae.clark@ky.gov, 800-325-1711

Greenbo Lake Annual Quilt Show, 4/16-17/2011, GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, www.parks.ky.gov, Greenbolake@ky.gov, 800-325-0083 Geocache Weekend, 4/15-17/2011, LAKE CUMBERLAND STATE RESORT PARK, 5465 State Park Road, Jamestown, parks.ky.gov, RobertA.Myers@ky.gov, 800-325-1709 Chocolate Festival, 4/16-17/2011, 2112 Old Main St, Maysville, www.washingtonky.com, marsha.jones59@yahoo.com 6th Annual Student Art Show, 4/15-17/2011, BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK, PO Box 66, Mount Olivet, parks.ky.gov, 800-443-7008 Wildlife Weekend - Warblers and Wildflowers, 4/16-17/2011, Lake Barkley and Land Between The Lakes, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb/, 800-325-1708 Revolutionary War Encampment-18th Century Thunder, 4/16-17/2011, Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, www.locustgrove.org, wises4@insightbb.com KSU Scholarship Gala, 4/16-18/2011, Kentucky State University, 400 East Main Street, Frankfort, Red Hatter’s 2nd Annual Afternoon at the Races , 4/22-23/2011, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/ lb/, mary.schmidt@ky.gov “A Visit with Mr. Lincoln”, 4/23/2011, Wickland, Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd., Bardstown, www.historicwickland.com, info@bardstowntourism.com, 502-507-0808 A Wildflower Hike, 4/23/2011 SALATO, 1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort, http://www. visitfrankfort.com/Default.aspx?tabid=1596&ItemID=2298&controlType=detailsview&sel ecteddate=4/23/2011 Birding 101, 4/23/2011 SALATO, 1 Sportsman Lane, Frankfort, http://www.visitfrankfort. com/Default.aspx?tabid=1596&ItemID=2297&controlType=detailsview&selecteddat e=4/23/2011 Easter Bunny Train Ride, 4/23/2011 Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Road, Versailles, http://www.bgrm.org My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’s Murder Mystery, 4/23/2011 My Old Kentucky Dinner Train, 602 N. Third Street, Bardstown, www.kydinnertrain.com Earth Day Celebration!, 4/23/2011, Wolf Creek National Fish Hatchery, 50 Kendall Road, Jamestown, www.fws.gov/wolfcreek, Amanda_Patrick@fws.gov, 270-343-3797 Somernites Cruise - Car Show, 4/22/2011 Downtown Somerset, Somerset, www. somernitescruise.com COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT, 4/23/2011 OLD FORT HARROD STATE PARK, 100 SOUTH COLLEGE STREET, Harrodsburg, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/ fh/, FORTHARROD@KY.GOV, 859-734-314 Easter Egg Hunt, 4/23/2011JENNY WILEY STATE RESORT PARK, 75 Theatre Ct, Prestonsburg, www.parks.ky.gov, jennywiley@ky.gov, 800-325-0142 Easter Celebration, 4/24/2011 KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 542 Kenlake Road, Hardin, parks.ky.gov , CathyJ.Clark@ky.gov, 800-325-0143 Easter Eggcitement, 4/24/2011 PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, 20781 PENNYRILE LODGE RD, Dawson Springs, http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/ pf/, rebeccae.clark@ky.gov Carter Caves Easter Weekend Getaway, 4/22-24/2011, CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, www.parks.ky.gov, coy.ainsley@ky.gov Hands Four Dance Weekend, 4/22-24/2011, Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson Street, Berea, http://www.hands4-berea.com/ Egg-ceptional Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt, 4/24/2011, LAKE BARKLEY STATE RESORT PARK, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb/, mary.schmidt@ky.gov, 800-3251708 County Days, 4/23-24/2011, Kentucy Down Under, 3700 L&N Turnpike, Horse Cave, www. kdu.com Monday Night Jam Sessions, 1/24-4/25/2011, BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK, 10299 Maysville Road, Mount Olivet, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/ bl/, ptierney@qx.net Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop Spring Open House, 4/26-27/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark.com, 859-2594234 Keeneland Race Course Spring Meet, 4/8-29/2011, 4201 Versailles Road, P.O. Box 1690, Lexington, www.keeneland.com, 800-456-3412 27th Annual AQS Quilt Show & Contest, 4/27-30/2011, Paducah Convention & Expo Center, Paducah, www.americanquilter.com Campers Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-30/2011, BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK, Po Box 66, Mount Olivet, parks.ky.gov, BlueLicks@ky.gov Camper Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-30/2011, Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 2135 Natural Bridge Road, Slade, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb/, ron. vanover@ky.gov, 800-325-1710 SPRING 2011 41

Camper Appreciation , 4/29-30/2011, Lake Malone State Park, 331 State Route Road 8001, Dunmore, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/lm/ Camper Appreciation Weekend , 4/29-30/2011, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb/ Camper Appreciation Week , 4/29-30/2011, John James Audubon State Park, 3100 US Highway 41 North, Henderson, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/au/, Audubon@ky.gov Homeschool Month, 4/1-30/2011, Dinosaur World, 711 Mammoth Cave Road, Cave City, www.dinosaurworld.com, dinosaurworld@scrtc.com, 270-773-4345 OVAL Kitchen Tour, 4/30/2011, Various Homes, Downtown, Henderson, www.ohiovalleyart.org, 270-826-9272 Campers Appreciation, 4/29-30/2011, GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, 8801 South Hwy 27, Burnside, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/ge/, burnsideisland@ky.gov Dogwood Writers, 4/29-30/2011, GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, www.parks.ky.gov, Greenbolake@ky.gov Camper Appreciation, 4/29-30/2011, NOLIN LAKE STATE PARK, PO Box 340, Bee Spring, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/nl/, nolinlake@ky.gov Annual Wildflower Pilgrimage & Campers Appreciation, 4/29-30/2011, CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, www.parks.ky.gov, coy. ainsley@ky.gov Corvette C5/C6 Bash, 4/28-30/2011, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, www.corvettemuseum.org, katie@corvettemuseum.org Camper’s Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-30/2011, PAINTSVILLE LAKE STATE PARK, 1551 KY RT 2275 P.O. Box 920, Staffordsville, www.parks.ky.gov, lisa.baldwin@ky.gov Barren River’s Campers Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-30/2011, BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 1149 State Park Road, Lucas, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br/, sheila.jones@ky.gov Barren River Nature Fest Weekend, 4/29-30/2011, BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 1149 State Park Road, Lucas, www.parks.ky.gov, lisa.deavers@ky.gov Camper Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK, 179 Park Office Rd., Campbellsville, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/gr/, greenriver@ky.gov Nature Photography Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE RESORT PARK, 7351 Hwy 90, Corbin, www.parks.ky.gov, BretA.Smitley@ky.gov Camper Appreciation & Earth Day Celebration!, 4/29-5/1/2011, ROUGH RIVER DAM STATE RESORT PARK, 450 Lodge Rd, Falls Of Rough, parks.ky.gov, roughriver@ky.gov

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Wildflower Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, NATURAL BRIDGE STATE RESORT PARK, 2135 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb, brian.gasdorf@ ky.gov Camper Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, 20781 PENNYRILE LODGE RD, Dawson Springs, http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf/, rebeccae.clark@ky.gov KY Dam Village - Camper Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK, 113 Administration Drive, Gilbertsville, http://parks. ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/kd/, Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, 4/28-5/1/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, www.kyhorsepark.com, Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov Now That’s A Bargain Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK, PO Box 325, Carrollton, www.parks@ky.gov, generalbutler@ky.gov Camper Appreciation, 4/29-5/1/2011, KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 542 Kenlake Road, Hardin, parks.ky.gov , CathyJ.Clark@ky.gov Camper Appreciation Weekend, 4/29-5/1/2011, LAKE CUMBERLAND STATE RESORT PARK, 5465 State Park Road, Jamestown, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/ lc/, LakeCumberland@ky.gov Campers Appreciation, 4/29-5/1/2011, DALE HOLLOW LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 6371 State Park Rd, Burkesville, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/dh/, jamie. avery@ky.gov Ohio Valley Birding Festival, 4/28-5/1/2011, John James Audubon State Park, 3100 US Hwy 41 North, Henderson, http://www.parks.ky.gov, juliea.mcdonald@ky.gov Festival Formally Known as the Dulcibrrr, 4/29-5/1/2011, Rough River State Resort Park, 450 Lodge Road, Falls Of Rough, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/rr/, roughriver@ky.gov Dulcimer on the Green Festival, 4/29-5/1/2011, Everly Brothers Blvd., Muhlenberg Campus of Madisonville Com. College, Central City, Ky, www.centralcitykytourism.com, cctourism@muhlon.com, 270-754-9603 Redbud Folklife Festival, 4/30-5/1/2011, 300 Bennett Circle, London, www.redbudfolklifefestival.com, redbud01@windstream.net Kentucky Derby Festival, 4/17-5/6/2011, 1001 South Third Street, Louisville, www.kdf. org, info@kdf.org Professional Horseman’s Camp, 1/18-5/6/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, http://www.edisonhouse.org., 859-233-4305 Herpetology Weekend, 5/6-5/7/2011, NATURAL BRIDGE STATE RESORT PARK, 2135 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/nb, tyler.morgan@ ky.gov

Owensboro Catholic Softball Invitational, 5/6-5/7/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, 3900 W. 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 The Best Is Yet to Come, 5/6-5/7/2011, FLORENCE BAPTIST CHURCH, 642 Mt Zion Road, Florence, http://www.kyso.org, %20jr@kyso.org, 859-431-6216 Adult Beginning English Riding, Session 1, 5/4-5/7/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark.com, 859-233-4305 Mother’s Day Celebration , 5/7-/8/2011, Lake Barkley State Resort Park, 3500 State Park Road, Cadiz, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/lb/ Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship, 5/5-8/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark. com, 606-783-2800 Ward Hall Open House, 5/7-8/2011, US 460 West, 1782 Frankfort Road, Georgetown, www.wardhall.net, Hardinplc@aol.com, 859-396-4257 Mother’s Day Buffet @ General Butler, 5/8/2011, GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK, 1608 Highway 227, Carrollton, parks.ky.gov, generalbutler@ky.gov Mother’s Day Weekend, 5/7-8/2011, GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, 8801 South Hwy. 27, Burnside, parks.ky.gov, burnsideisland@ky.gov, 606-581-4104 Heart of Lake Cumberland SpringFest, 5/13-14/2011, Hwy 92 East, Monticello, www. monticellokychamber.com, info@monticellokychamber.com International Bar-B-Q Festival, 5/13-14/2011, Downtown, Owensboro, www.bbqfest.com, info@visitowensboro.com Kentucky Scottish Weekend, 5/13-14/2011, GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK, 1608 Highway 227, Carrollton, parks.ky.gov, info@kyscottishweekend.org Mt. Washington Spring Festival, 5/13-14/2011, Mt. Washington Kentucky, Main Street, Mt. Washington, jackie@travelbullitt.org, 502-538-4897 Adult Beginning English Riding, Session 2, 5/11-14/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark.com, 859-233-4305 Kentucky Spring Premiere Hunter Jumper Show, 5/11-15/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com, 859-2330492 Calico Patch Embroidery Retreat , 5/13-15/2011, Carter Caves State Resort Park, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/cc/ Owensboro United Soccer “Kick for the Cure”, 5/14-15/2011, Thompson Berry & Horse Fork Creek Parks, Raven Drive / 3005 Fairview, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, 5/14-15/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, 3900 W. 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 16th Annual Gardeners’ Fair & Silent Auction, 5/13-15/2011, Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, www. locustgrove.org, wise@locustgrove.or, 502-897-9845 Saltpetre Cave Open House, 5/14-15/2011, HWY 1004, Livingston, , 606-256-9814 16th Annual Gardener’s Fair, 5/13-15/2011, Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane, Louisville, www.locustgrove.org, lghh@ locustgrove.org MainStrasse Village Maifest, 5/13-15/2011, 406 West 6th Street, Covington, www. mainstrasse.org, dkremer@mainstrasse.org Mt. Washington Spring Festival, 5/14-15/2011, Exit 117; Hwy 44 east, Mount Washington, Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend, 5/14-15/2011, GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK, Hwy 227 1608, Carrollton, parks.ky.gov, EvelynM.Welch@ky.gov Gardener’s Fair & Silent Auction, 5/13-15/2011, Historic Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Laneq, Louisville, www.locustgrove.org, wise@locustgrove.org Opening Weekend! Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 5/14-15/2011, Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Road, Versailles, www.bgrm.org, info@woodfordcountyinfo.com Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, 5/13-15/2011, Masterson Station Park, Lexington, www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com, sharon@kysheepandgoat.org 4th Annual Louisville Festival of the Arts, 5/14-15/2011, 400 South 4th Street, Louisville, www.ArtFestival.com, Melissa@artfestival.com Art in the Arbor, 5/14-15/2011, 4936 Brownsboro Rd, Louisville, http://www.tjuc.org/ events/art-in-the-arbor.html, office@tjuc.org, 502-905-4408 Woman’s Club of Madisonville High School Student A, 5/3-15/2011, Anne P. Baker Gallery, Madisonville Community College, Madisonville, www.glemacenter.org, lcurtis0005@kctcs.edu Battle of Sacramento, 5/13-15/2011, P.O. Box 245, Sacramento, www.battleofsac.com, spencerdebby@aol.com School Play, Journey to Kentucky, 4/18-20/2011, Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 South College Street, Harrodsburg, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/fh/, 859734-3314 Bourbon Open Golf Tournament, 5/19-21/2011, Kenny Rapier State Park Golf Course, My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown, parks.ky.gov, info@bardstowntourism.com

BB&T All American Soapbox Derby, 5/20-21/2011, Phil Moore Park, 7101 Scottsville Road, Bowling Green, www.bgkiwanis.org/soapbox, racedirector@bgkiwanis.org Little River Days, 5/19-21/2011, 9th & Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, www.visithopkinsville. com, gmcintyre@hopkinsvilleky.us Motes Books “The Gathering of Writers & Songwriter, 5/19-21/2011, GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, www.parks.ky.gov, Greenbolake@ ky.gov American Cancer Society “Relay for Life”, 5/20-21/2011, Diamond Lake Resort, 7301 Hobbs Road, Owensboro, http://www.diamondlakeresort.net, diamondlakeresort@ yahoo.com, 270-229-4900 2000 Years of Christianity Art Exhibition, 3/5-5/22/2011, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica Street, Owensboro, http://www.omfa.us, mail@owensboromuseumoffineart.org, 270-685-3181 Dimensions in Spirituality Exhibition, 3/5-5/22/2011, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, 901 Frederica Street, Owensboro, http://www.omfa.us, mail@owensboromuseumoffineart.org, 270-685-3181 Star Trek: The Exhibition, 1/23-5/22/2011, Louisville Science Center, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, www.louisvillescience.org, lscinfo@louisvilleky.gov Gayla Bluegrass Combined Driving Event, 5/21-5/22/2011, Georgetown, 3329 Cynthiana Road, Georgetown, http://www.gayladrivingcenter.com, gayla3329@aol.com, 502-863-5113 Kentucky Spring Classic Hunter Jumper Show, 5/18-5/22/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com, 859-2330492 Mint Julep Model Airplane Scale Meet , 5/20-5/22/2011, Rough River State Resort Park, 450 Lodge Road, Falls Of Rough, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/rr/, roughriver@ky.gov European Riders Rally, 5/20-5/22/2011, Burkesville City Park, Park Avenue, Burkesville, Armed Forces Weekend, 5/20-5/22/2011, GREEN RIVER LAKE STATE PARK, 179 Park Office Road, Campbellsville, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/gr/, greenriver@ ky.gov 2011 Ky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Spring Fair, 5/21-5/22/2011, Sloan Convention Center, 1021 Wilkinson Trace, Bowling Green, www.kyguild.org, info@kyguild.org, 859-986-3192 NGA Hooters Pro Golf Tour Event, 5/16-5/22/2011, Cherry Blossom’s Golf Club, 150 Clubhouse Drive, Georgetown, www.cherryblossomgolf.com, cherryblossomgolf@yahoo. com, 502-570-9849 LowerTown Art & Music Festival, 5/20-5/22/2011, , Paducah, www. paducaharts.com/festival.php The Princess and The Pea, 5/20-5/22/2011, John Hill Chapel, Georgetown College, 400 East College Street, Georgetown, georgetowncommunitytheatre@gmail.com Impressionist Landscapes: Monet to Sargent, 2/4-5/22/2011, Speed Art Museum, 2035 S. Third St., Louisville, http://www.speedmuseum.org, info@speedmuseum.org, 502-6342700 Kentucky Dressage Association Breeders Classic I and II, 5/255/26/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http:// www.kentuckydressageassociation.org, 859-351-4137 Youth Riding Program, Session 1, 5/23-5/27/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark.com, 859-233-4305 Shriner’s Bluegrass & Bluegrass Gospel Festival, 5/27-28/2011, Laurel Co Fair Ground, London, Somernites Cruise - Car Show, 5/27-28/2011, Downtown Somerset, Somerset, www. somernitescruise.com Corvette Forum Cruise In, 5/26-28/2011, 350 Corvette Drive, Bowling Green, www. corvettemuseum.org, katie@corvettemuseum.org Scott County Art League: High School Art Show, 5/7-28/2011, Georgetown/Scott County Museum, 229 East Main, Georgetown, 18th Century Trade Fair & Rifle Frolic, 5/28-29/2011, FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK, 4375 Boonesborough Rd, Richmond, parks.ky.gov, ftboone@bellsouth.net KY Dam Village - Spring Craft Festival, 5/28-29/2011, KENTUCKY DAM VILLAGE STATE RESORT PARK, 113 Administration Drive, Gilbertsville, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/ resortparks/kd/, Anthony.Lawrence@ky.gov Breathitt County Memorial Weekend Activities, 5/27-29/2011, Douthitt Park, Jackson, Ervine.AllenJr@ky.gov or breathittmuseum@bellsouth.net Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass, 5/28-29/2011, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, www.shakervillageky.org, info@shakervillageky. org Kentucky Reggae Festival, 5/28-29/2011, The Water Tower, 3005 River Road, Louisville, http://www.bisigimpactgroup.com/reggae_vendor.pdf, jwashle@bisigimpactgroup.com Strawberry Festival, 5/27-29/2011, Main Street, Downtown, Hwy. 231, Beaver Dam, bdcity@bellsouth.net 5th Annual Southern Shine Crawl, 5/27-29/2011, Verda Field, Evarts, shaught@ harlanonline.net SPRING 2011 43

Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival, 5/26-29/2011, Pine Mountain State Resort Park, 1050 State Park Road, Pineville, http://parks. ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pm/, Laura.Crockett@ky.gov, 800325-1712 Memorial Day Weekend, 5/28-29/2011, GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, 8801 South Hwy 27, Burnside, parks.ky.gov, burnsideisland@ ky.gov MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATION, 5/28-29/2011, LEBANON NATIONAL CEMETERY, 20 HWY 208, Lebanon, http://visitlebanonky.com, visitlebanonky@windstream.net, 270-692-0021 Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork, 5/27-29/2011, Elkhorn City, Elkhorn City, www.tourpikecounty.com, lgoff@tourpikecounty.com Horsey Hundred Bicycling Event, 5/27-29/2011, Georgetown College, 400 East College Street, Georgetown, www.bgcycling.org, donald.leach@me.com, 859-552-4286 Arabia IMAX Film, 11/1/2010-5/29/2011, Louisville Science Center IMAX Theatre, 727 West Main Street, Louisville, www.louisvillescience.org/imax, lscinfo@louisvilleky.gov Civil War Train Robbery, 5/28-29/2011, Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 175 Beasley Road, Versailles, http://www.bgrm.org Kentucky Dressage Association Spring Warm-Up Show, 5/27-29/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kentuckydressageassociation.org, 859-351-4137 Mayfest at the Park Horse Trials, 5/27-29/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.champagnerun.com, 859-621-2478 Kentucky Invitational High School Rodeo, 5/27-29/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhsra.com, 270-389-0631 Patterson’s Pack Square Dancers, 5/27-29/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, , 502-330-0464 Vavra’s Vision: The Equine Images of Robert Vavra, 3/15-5/30/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.KyHorsePark.com, 859259-4232 BPA Baseball “Memorial”, 5/27-30/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, 3900 W. 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 Whispering Woods Wild West Weekend, 5/28-30/2011, Georgetown, 265 Wright Land, Georgetown, www.whisperingwoodstrails.com, wwtrailboss@gmail.com, 502-5709663 Jubilee in the Breaks Interstate Park, 5/28-30/2011, Breaks Interstate Park, Elkhorn City, Elkhorn City, www.tourpikecounty.com, garychaney@suddenlink.net Memorial Holiday Weekend, 5/27-30/2011, 250 Chimney Rock Road, Chimney Rock Marina and Restaurant, Harrodsburg, Abbey Road on the River, 5/26-30/2011, The Belvedere Festival Park, 5th and Main, Louisville, www.abbeyroadontheriver.com, info@abbeyroadontheriver.com Nascar Fan Weekend, 5/26-30/2011, FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK, 4375 Boonesboro Road, Richmond, parks.ky.gov, booncamp@bellsouth.net Memorial Day Weekend Celebration, 5/27-30/2011, PENNYRILE FOREST STATE RESORT PARK, 20781 PENNYRILE LODGE RD, Dawson Springs, http://www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/pf/, rebeccae.clark@ky.gov, 800-325-1711 Farmer’s Market, 5/31-/2011, Hwy 127 and Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, Baby farm animals arriving at Shaker Village, 5/1-31/2011, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg, www.shakervillageky.org, info@shakervillageky.org Youth Riding Program, Session 2, 5/31-6/3/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.kyhorsepark.com, 859-233-4305 White Hall Antique Fair, 6/4/2011, WHITE HALL STATE HISTORIC SITE, 500 White Hall Shrine Road, Richmond, parks.ky.gov, WhiteHall@ky.gov Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival, 6/3-4/2011, MERCER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, www.fortharrodbeeffestival.org, docvet@harr.twcbc.com Bardstown Bluegrass Festival, 6/3-4/2011, White Acres Campground, 3022 Boston Road, Bardstown, www.visitbardstown.com, info@bardstowntourism.com, 502-507-5449 Muhlenberg County Fair, 5/31-6/4/2011, Muhlenberg Co. Ag. & Convention Center, Highway 189 Bypass, Powderly, cctourism@muhlon.com Menifee Mountain Memories, 6/3-4/2011, Frenchburg, 46 Back Street, Frenchburg, www.frenchburgmenifee.org, fchamber@mrtc.com Kentucky Heartland Festival, 6/3-4/2011, Freeman Lake Park, Elizabethtown, www. etownchamber.org, 270-765-4334 “Art in the Garden”, -6/4/2011, Riverside Drive, Augusta, www.augustaartguild, lustiks@gmail.com Moreheads Civil war Living History Celebration, 6/3-5/2011, on main street, on the lawn of the old rowan county court house no, Morehead, jajmechanic@yahoo.com Free Fishing Weekend in Kentucky, 6/4-5/2011, John James Audubon State Park, 3100 Hwy 41 N, Henderson, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/recparks/au/, juliea.mcdonal@ ky.gov Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration, 6/4-5/2011, JEFFERSON DAVIS STATE HISTORIC SITE, 258 Pembroke-Fairview Rd., Fairview, KY, Elkton, http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/ histparks/jd/, matt.combs@ky.gov 44 BACK HOME IN KENTUCKY | Spring 2011

SI Spikes Softball Invitational, 6/4-5/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, 3900 W. 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, http:// www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 Ward Hall Open House, 6/4-5/2011, US 460 West, 1782 Frankfort Road, Georgetown, www.wardhall.net, Hardinplc@aol.com, 859-396-4257 400 Mile Sale, 6/2-5/2011, Hwy 68/80, from Maysville to Paducah, Bowling Green, www.400mile.com, duncan@visitbgky.com Red Crow Indian Pow Wow, 6/3-5/2011, Buckman Street, Shepherdsville, www.travelbullitt.org, tbeam@travelbullitt.org Kentucky Railway Museum’s Day Out With Thomas, 6/4-5/2011, Kentucky Railway Museum, 136 S Main Street, New Haven, www.kyrail.org, kyrail@bardstown.com Poke Sallet Festival, 6/2-5/2011, Downtown Harlan, Harlan, www.harlanfestivals.com, htcc@harlanonline.net Glasgow Highland Games, 6/2-5/2011, BARREN RIVER LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 1149 State Park Road, Glasgow, parks.ky.gov, ghg@glasgow-ky.com Free Fishing Weekend, 6/4-5/2011, BIG BONE LICK STATE PARK, 3380 Beaver Road, Union, parks.ky.gov 36th Down Home Days, 6/4-5/2011, Hwy 333, Custer, Visitbreckinridgecounty.kycom, chamber@breckinridgecountychamberky.com Riverfront Rod Run, 6/2-5/2011, , Paducah, www.riverfrontrodrun.com FREE Fishing Weekend, 6/4-5/2011, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, US 68, Mount Olivet, parks.ky.gov/resortparks/bl/index.htm Big Sandy Adventure Tourism Conference & Expo, 6/5-6/2011, Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, www.bigsandy.org, atexpo@bigsandy.org Pickin at the Caves, 6/6/2011, CARTER CAVES STATE RESORT PARK, 344 Caveland Drive, Olive Hill, www.parks.ky.gov, coy.ainsley@ky.gov Fishing & Boating Week, 6/4-11/2011, Audubon State Park, 2901 HIghway 41 N, Henderson, , 270-826-2247 Family Fun Day at Wickliffe Mounds, 6/11/2011, WICKLIFFE MOUNDS STATE HISTORIC SITE, 94 Green Street, Wickliffe, www.parks.ky.gov, wickliffemounds@ky.gov Russell County Fair, 6/4-11/2011, Veteran’s Fair Grounds, Lakeway Drive, Russell Springs, 2011 Kentucky State HOG Rally, 6/9-11/2011, , Paducah, www.kystatehogrally.com Pirate Week, 6/8-11/2011, BIG BONE LICK STATE PARK, 3380 Beaver Road, Union, parks. ky.gov KHSAA Fast Pitch State Tournament, 6/9-11/2011, Jack Fisher Park, Panther Creek Park, Owensboro, www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com The William Branaman Street Strut Peoples Parade, 6/11/2011, Central Park, Downtown Henderson, Henderson, www.downtownhenderson.org, info@downtownhenderson. org Rosine Spring Festival, 6/9-11/2011, Rosine Community Park, Blue Moon of KY Hwy (US Hwy 62 E), Rosine, 6th Annual Soapbox Derby, 6/10-11/2011, 9th & Bethel Street, Hopkinsville, www. visithopkinsville.com, ccook@visithopkinsville.com Monroe County Heritage Festival, 6/10-12/2011, OLD MULKEY MEETINGHOUSE STATE HISTORIC SITE, 38 Old Mulkey Park Road, Tompkinsville, www.parks.ky.gov Downtown Louisville Art Festival, 6/11-12/2011, Fourth Street Live, Louisville, www.

ArtFestival.com, Melissa@artfestival.com Country Heir Indoor Series Hunter Jumper Show, 6/8-12/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.countryheir.com, Lisa.Jackson@ ky.gov, 513-875-3318 OMG!!Con 2011, 6/10-12/2011, , Paducah, www.omgcon.com, questions @ omgcon.com Annual Electric Radio Club Fly-In, 6/11-12/2011, R/C Club Field, Busby Station Rd, Robards, www.hendersonmodelairplaneclub.com, molli@hendersonky.org Women on the Frontier, 6/11-12/2011, FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK, 4375 Boonesborough Road, Richmond, parks.ky.gov, Booncamp@bellsouth.net Great American Brass Band Festival, 6/10-12/2011, downtown Danville and Centre College, Danville, www.gabbf.com, info@danvillekentucky.com Kentucky Railway Museum’s Day Out With Thomas, 6/11-12/2011, Kentucky Railway Museum, 136 S Main Street, New Haven, www.kyrail.org, kyrail@bardstown.com Birthday Party Weekend, 6/10-12/2011, FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK, 4375 Boonesboro Road, Richmond, parks.ky.gov, booncamp@bellsouth.net Hart and Barren County Days, 6/11-12/2011, Kentucky Down Under, 3700 L and N Turnpike Road, Horse Cave, http://www.kdu.com, news@kdu.com, 800-762-2869 BPA World Series Qualifier, 6/11-12/2011, Panther Creek Park, 5160 Wayne Bridge Road , Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1000 The Festival of the Bluegrass, 6/9-12/2011, Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, http://www.festivalofthebluegrass.com, info@festivalofthebluegrass.com Wickland Arts & Crafts Festival, 6/11-12/2011, Wickland, The Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd, Bardstown, www.historicwickland.com, info@bardstowntourism. com A Midsummer Night’s Dream the Musical, 6/2-12/2011, GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK, 965 Lodge Road, Greenup, www.parks.ky.gov, Greenbolake.ky.gov

ntucky Festivals & Events

W.C Handy Lunch Breaks, 6/13-16/2011, Various Downtown Restaurants, Henderson, NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, 6/24-26/2011, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, www.downtownhenderson.org, molli@hendersonky.org 5160 Wayne Bridge Rd, 3900 W. 5th Street Rd, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.

Annual Reading Festival, 6/16-17/2011, Fleming-Mason Energy, 1449 Elizaville Rd, com, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1100 Flemingsburg, Joy.Gooding@Fleming.kyschools.us Owensboro Junior Tennis Championships, 6/24-26/2011, Moreland Park, W. Parrish Father’s Day Weekend, 6/18/2011, GENERAL BURNSIDE STATE PARK, 8801 S. Hwy 27, Avenue & Hickman Avenue, Owensboro, http://www.visitowensboro.com, jbratcher@ Burnside, parks.ky.gov visitowensboro.com, 270-926-1100 Holley NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion, 6/16-18/2011, Beech Bend Raceway Park, Annual Francisco’s Farm Invitational Fine Art & Cr, 6/25-26/2011, Midway College, Dec. 11- Thethemuseum@nhra.com, Children’s Nutcracker - MADISONVILLE - 270-824798 Beech Bend Road, Bowling Green, museum.nhra.com, 512 East Stephens Street, Midway, www.franciscosfarm.org, artistsliaison@franciscosfarm.

270-781-7634 org 8685 www.glemacenter.org Wonderland FALLS OF ROUGH Bullitt County Fairgrounds, Shepherdsville, Bullitt-County Fair, 6/13-18/2011, Mill Springs Battlefield Living History Weekend, 6/25-26/2011, ZOLLICOFFER PARK, Dec. 11-12BSFSR Rocks & Twinkle Train - STEARNS Woodford County Fair, 6/11-18/2011, Woodford County Park, BeasleyPainted Road, Versailles, Hwy 265, Nancy, www.millsprings.net www.woodfordcountyfairky.org Fairfield Homecoming, 6/25-26/2011, Main Street, Fairfield, www.northeastnelson.com, - 800- 462-5664 - www.bsfsry.com ace - FRANKFORT - 800-654-8471 MainStrasse Village Original Goettafest, 6/16-18/2011, MainStrasseCandlelight Village, Coving-Tour - LOUISVILLE warnerjb@bellsouth.net Dec. 11-12- Holiday - 502-897ton, www.mainstrasse.org, dkremer@mainstrasse.org Kentucky Appalachian Craft Fair, 6/25-26/2011, The Center for Rural Development, 9845 www.locustgrove.org Boyle County -Fair, 6/12-18/2011, Boyle County Fairgrounds, Danville, www.boylecofair.

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University of the Cumberlands

University of the Cumberlands

An Outstanding Education Right in Your Own Backyard Many Kentuckians traveling past Williamsburg on Interstate 75 might not notice the unusual institution of higher learning nestled in the mountains there. However, just off that major thoroughfare, University of the Cumberlands sits on four rolling hills, its steeples and cupolas gleaming white in the sun. The campus’s beautiful architecture reflects that found in the town’s namesake, Williamsburg, Virginia. In fact, Dr. Jim Taylor, the university’s president, refers to the town and campus as “the ‘other’ Williamsburg.”

Since the school that is now University of the Cumberlands first opened its doors to Appalachian students in 1889, it has continued to offer a quality education to a student body that now includes scholars from throughout the United States and the world.

A Work In Progress University of the Cumberlands continually strives to provide an education that will not only allow its students to lay the foundation

What’s New in Higher Education, All Around Kentucky for a useful, satisfying career but will also prepare graduates to supply the professional services demanded by a constantly changing world. Such a commitment requires well-equipped and up-to-date facilities as well as faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and experience to the laboratory and classroom.

In recent years, the University has constructed the Hutton School of Business, leading the way for a surge in business classes.

The new Ward and Regina Correll Science Complex, completed in 2009, houses all the mathematics and science departments.

Because 29% of Cumberlands students pursue majors in the fields of math or science, compared to only 5-7% nationally, this facility has already begun to have an impact. The Terry and Marion Forcht Medical Wing of the complex houses the new Master of Arts in Physician Studies and will be home to new programs in the medical field now in development.

Academics New programs and courses of study abound at University of the Cumberlands. Keeping abreast of the movement toward online education, Cumberlands has offered its graduate education programs online for the past three years, and the MBA program, which began in 2008, and the new Master of Arts in Christian Studies program also offer all classes online. Another of Cumberlands’ newest programs, its Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership, continues with blended online and on campus classes. The new Master of Arts in Professional Counseling program, with an Oxford University affiliation, began in fall 2009.

In addition to these new graduate programs, University of the Cumberlands offers four new undergraduate majors: journalism and public relations, criminal justice, human services and Spanish, as well as an online undergraduate degree completion major in business administration. continued on page 52

Majors

• Advanced Biblical Studies • Bible and Ministry Emphases: Camp Management Christian Leadership Missions Preaching Ministry Small Group Ministry Youth and Family • Biology (Pre-Professional) • Business Administration Emphases: Accounting Management Sport Management

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• Counseling Psychology • History/Pre-Law • Humanities • Music Business • Music Performance • Nursing • Social Work • Teacher Education Primary (Pre-school - Gr. 5) Middle School (Gr. 5-9) Sec. English (Gr. 8-12) Sec. Social Studies (Gr. 8-12) Sec. Mathematics (Gr. 8-12)* • University Studies • Worship

education for the mind, body & spirit

mind Choose from more than 40 different majors, minors and pre-professional programs. body Participate in one of our 20 intercollegiate teams or one of our many intramural teams. spirit Join one of more than 40 clubs, or serve in a missions or community outreach program.

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Georgetown Students are Dr. Crouch’s Highest Priority Georgetown College’s longest serving president, Dr. William Crouch, says “My work is not done.”

The personable, down to earth Crouch says he still enjoys the opportunity of overseeing one of Kentucky’s premier schools as it faces new challenges in an ever changing world.

Crouch says that Georgetown faces three major challenges in the 21st century: One, how do we successfully educate students to compete in a global economy; Two, how do we educate our students during a technological revolution such as we have never experienced before; and Three, how do we raise the money needed to finance Georgetown’s continued growth as a standout school and leading contributor to Kentucky’s development and growth.

Crouch says that the school’s charter limits its ability to change directions from that of being a strong undergraduate school with only one master’s degree program…in education.

“We do not have a good business model,” Crouch says.

He mentioned that Mid-Continent College, based in Mayfield, Kentucky, has even come to Georgetown as it continues its expansion not only throughout Kentucky, but in adjoining states.

Mid-Continent, he says, is doing what it does well without, as is the case with most public and private schools, having to have instructors and/or professors with PhD’s or to pay benefits.

“Generate More Income” “We’ve got to change the way we do things,” Crouch asserts, “In order to generate more income.” Georgetown’s budget of $40 million is about the same as its endowment, also approximately $40 million. About 70% of the school’s operating budget comes from tuition and fees, and the balance from business or auxiliary operations on the campus and philanthropy.

Crouch continues that almost 80% of his time is spent raising money for the school. But raising money comes naturally for the president whose background was in business development at his two previous schools, Carson-Newman and Gardner-Webb.

Crouch is proud that 95% of the school’s 120 faculty members have terminal degrees. Approximately 99% of the faculty is of the Christian faith. Georgetown has a gifted and remarkably dedicated faculty, he says.

One of the school’s new programs, Crouch says, has attracted national attention. Called “Foundations and Core,” the program “introduces students to foundational practices of inquiry, analysis, thought, and expression.”

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Provost Dr. Rosemary Allen says, “We’re working to build key academic skills while also equipping students to have sufficient flexibility of mind to adjust to an e v e r- c h a n g i n g world.

The foundational Dr. William Crouch skills (critical skills, written and oral communication, quantitative literacy, inquiry and analysis) are taught in a set of ‘Foundations’ classes and then reinforced across a student’s academic career. In addition, students explore various ‘core’ areas of inquiry that require them to look at the human experience from a variety of perspectives and using a varied set of intellectual models.”

Dr. Allen concludes, “We work to give students a set of tools that they can use to shape their futures, and to shape the future of the world in which they live.”

Character Development Crouch is also proud of another new Georgetown College initiative designed to foster character development in sports. Well known and highly respected journalist Billy Reed has been placed in charge of the program called “Champions of Athletic Character” and is spending three or four days a week on the campus. One of the program’s features is a live campus interview with a national sports figure which can subsequently be seen on KET (Kentucky Educational Television), Reed has already interviewed former Louisville Cardinal star Junior Bridgeman, swimming great Mary T. Maher, famed announcer Tom Hammond, and hall of fame legendary jockies Pat Day and Chris McCarron A brochure provided by the college says that “Character can be learned in a sport setting, but only if the environment is specifically structured so that a stated and planned goal is character development.”

The brochure adds that “Georgetown College is working to create a learning environment that is suitable for character growth and leadership for all student athletes, maintaining a realistic goal of athletic success. The late Georgetown College alumnus and former NFL Coach Blanton Collier was a role model for this effort.”

Dr. Crouch says that the the program that future determined, in part, by Georgetown athletic teams well as athletic prowess.

college is so committed to raises for coaches will be progress demonstrated by in character development as

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55% discount Although the posted rate for attending Georgetown (tuition, room and board, etc.) is almost $37,000, most students benefit from a 55% discount. This discount gets the actual rate down to about $18,000 per annum.

Only about two percent of students pay the full rate.

Until recently Georgetown College was affiliated with the Kentucky Baptist Convention which meant, among other things, that all of its trustees had to be approved by the Convention and all had to be Baptists. This meant that 50% of the school’s alumni could never be trustees.

Much of that changed when the college separated itself from the convention. The 36-member, self-perpetuating board, which meets three times annually, now affords non-Baptists the opportunity for service Dr. Crouch says that while he has seen some improvement in the economy, the high unemployment rate has affected the ability of some parents to pay for their children’s education. He is pleased that all college employees have received raises, and that there have been no layoffs for three years.

Personal freedom and academic freedom are watchwords for Dr. Crouch. He is gratified that the Georgetown campus is open and that the college is aware of the social and religious interests and needs of all students. This includes a safe place where gays can meet and converse.

There is also a chapel for Muslims.

“Jesus Name” “But we still pray in Jesus name,” he continues.

Georgetown’s admission standards have been going up.

The average ACT is now 24.6. But, following a mandate by the trustees, 10% of the students have ACTs below 20.

“Our trustees feel very strongly that some students, in spite of below average SATs, need the chance to succeed in college where a lot of heart and strong motivation are involved. For whatever reason, Crouch says, some students don’t fare well on tests, and we’re determined to give some of those kids the chance to find success at the college level.

Dr. Crouch is very concerned about two things. The first involves students’ lack of preparedness for college level work and the second is students’ lack of respect for authority.” He maintains that the technology age may cause some students’ to quit thinking for themselves but, rather, to turn to the computer for quick, easy answers.

“I don’t know why,” he asserted, “but kids aren’t as prepared for college as they were 20 years ago.”

He also needs for students to learn how to communicate more effectively, how to better use the English language.

Disrespectful of authority As for the lack of respect, Dr. Crouch tells a very troubling story about the mother of one of his students who told him that she had taught her son, “Not to respect authority if it gets in the way of something you want.”

He also related a story about a Super Bowl party where he noticed that one particular group continued to sit, laugh and generally be disrespectful during the playing of the National Anthem. Consequently he approached the youngsters and told them to get quiet and listen up. He mentioned that his own son had spent six years in the military fighting for their freedom. They quieted down quickly and stood up.

“Students today are more polarized, more conservative,” he maintains.

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Dr. Crouch is pleased that 90% of Georgetown students graduate in four years.

Dr. Crouch says the school must build more dormitories if it is to continue its role as a residential college. The school has 1200 students, and Dr. Crouch would like to see this number grow to 1800.

“More time to interact” Dr. Crouch says another goal is to give faculty more time to interact with students. “I would like to see our professors teach one less hour each day so they will have more time for students,” he says.

“Our $40 million endowment is too low,” says Crouch, adding that, I would like to see this grow to $150 million.

Dr. Crouch and students on move-in day.

Georgetown College has an increasingly diverse student body. While it was only three percent non-Caucasian a few years ago, it is now 12%. “Our trustees would like for that figure to grow to 25% by 2015,” Crouch says.

undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University, and his Master’s Degree and Doctorate from Southeast Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife Jan have five adult children and five grandchildren.

A few years ago, only about five percent of students worked part-time. Now that figure is about 50%.

We came away from our conversation with Dr. William Crouch with the knowledge that he is a person who looks realistically at the challenges and opportunities afforded him, and is anxious and more than able to keep Georgetown at the very top of Kentucky’s educational institutions, and among the nation’s nationally-ranked schools.

Mingling with the students is a “high priority” for Dr. Crouch. The school has 22 “President’s Ambassadors,” 11 appropriately dressed young men and 11 young ladies who represent the school at official and unofficial functions. Dr. Crouch also employs student drivers who chauffeur him to meetings around the state.

Dr. Crouch, the son of a Baptist minister, obtained his

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Service is an important aspect of a Cumberlands education.

Among ways students can serve is a mentoring program that teams Cumberlands students with at-risk middle school students to work with them through high school graduation. Three formerly mentored students have now gone on to earn degrees at Cumberlands, and several have graduated from other colleges and universities. Nearly all eligible participants have finished high school.

The University also recognizes that for children to be academically successful, their families must be able to provide the basic necessities of life. Since 1982, Cumberlands’ Mountain Outreach program, a student-led construction ministry, has completed countless home repairs, renovations and other projects to help improve the lives of many area residents. At the end of July 2010, with the completion of three new homes during the summer, students and volunteers had constructed a total of 135 homes for deserving families.

For the last two academic years, University of the Cumberlands was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll, the highest federal recognition a school can achieve for its commitment to service-learning and civic engagement. The list for the current academic year has yet to be published.

Louisville,” says Weyland. “The use of city approved stimulus bonds to keep student costs to a minimum represents the type of win-win strategy that both the University and the city embrace in order to move forward in tough economic times.”

Spalding’s current residence facility, Morrison Hall, located south of the Egan Leadership Center on Fourth Street, met maximum capacity in the fall of 2010. Initially university administrators had thought Morrison Hall would be a candidate for demolition once a new residence hall was constructed, but with enrollment up over 600 students since 2008, Morrison Hall now figures to be a valued property.

With approval by Spalding’s leadership team, facility improvements began on Morrison Hall over the winter break with more improvements scheduled for the future. As the new residence hall is expected to meet full occupancy when its doors open in fall 2011, Morrison Hall will remain an affordable housing option for students for the growing number of students wanting an oncampus housing option.

About Spalding: Spalding University, one of the most historic institutions of higher education in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, offers twenty-seven degree programs at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level, providing quality, realworld learning in liberal and professional studies to over 2300 students.

Cumberlands offers an outstanding, comprehensive education as demonstrated by the thousands of graduates who have studied on its campus and have gone on to lead lives of responsible service and leadership. Perhaps the most remarkable fact about Cumberlands is simply that it is located “just down the road” from anywhere in Kentucky or the surrounding Appalachian area, and it is accessible to hardworking, dedicated individuals who possess the determination and ability to pursue a college degree or to advance their careers.

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Learn more about the University of the Cumberlands by calling 1-800-343-1609, or visit www.ucumberlands.edu.

The academically rigorous Biology/Pre-professional program includes areas of emphasis for students wishing to pursue careers in medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry, and is designed to prepare students to gain entry to and succeed in highly competitive professional schools.

Spalding University Breaks Ground on New Residence Facility – Louisville, KY At 11:45 a.m. on Friday, February 4, Spalding University broke ground on its new residence facility. The Spalding Suites, located at 901 South Second Street and adjacent to the Downtown Scholar House, will provide on-campus residential living for 144 students. The three-story residence hall will offer rooms Spalding’s new residence facility for single- and doublesuite occupancy joined by shared space.

“Spalding has been successful in addressing our community’s need to increase educational attainment,” says President Tori Murden McClure. “We’ve always been leaders in creating innovative, high-quality programs for our students. Now, with this new residence facility, we can expand the University’s ability to provide a community-oriented, urban learning experience for a broader base of our students.”

Bill Weyland, Chairman of Spalding’s Board of Trustees and Managing Director of City Properties Group, is experienced and versed in downtown revitalization and renovation. He has taken the lead on numerous downtown Louisville projects, including Glassworks, the Louisville Slugger Museum, and the Henry Clay.

According to Weyland, the University’s expansion is beneficial in terms of revitalization and economics to the growth of the University as well as the downtown Louisville neighborhood.

“Spalding’s growth will create a catalyst for the redevelopment of the Fourth Street connection between downtown and Old

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KCU, Grayson, KY announces the initiation of a Biology/Pre-professional degree program, with students being admitted beginning in August 2011.

“It is extremely gratifying to see this program come KCU Biology/ to fruition, as it has been Pre-professional Faculty a major component of the University’s strategic plan for some time,” said KCU President Dr. Jeff Metcalf. ”Given the outstanding success KCU has experienced with our Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, the further extension of our curriculum into health sciences areas is a natural progression.”

Dr. Metcalf adds, “As with all other fields, health professionals attaining their undergraduate education at KCU enter their careers equipped to utilize vocation as a tool for Christian ministry. Health professionals are positioned to minister to individuals and families and KCU-trained health professionals will be uniquely equipped to do just that.”

For information about the Biology/Pre-professional degree program, please contact Dr. Mitch Marshall, Associate Vice President for Health Sciences, at 606-474-3232, or mitch@kcu.edu.

Kentucky Christian University offers bachelor’s and master’s degree programs through eight schools: Arts & Sciences, the Sack School of Bible & Ministry, Business Administration, the Keeran School of Education, the School of Music, the School of Social Work and Human Services, the Yancey School of Nursing, and the School of Graduate Studies. More information may be found at the University’s website at www.kcu.edu. n

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In The Kitchen:

“Recipes & Remembrances” M u r r ay W o m a n ’ s C lu b C o o k b o o k Photos and article by Stephanie Dunn The Murray Woman’s Club celebrated its 100th year in 2007, and marked the occasion by publishing “Recipes and Remembrances,” a delightful collection of recipes gathered from the members of this longstanding organization.

The recipes showcased in this article were chosen to represent the long-awaited spring season, freshness, healthy eating, and just a bit of sweetness and Mediterranean flavor thrown in to keep things interesting – and oh-so-delicious.

Stephanie Dunn

Greek-Style Squash

Citrus, Bacon and Pecan Salad 1 (10oz.) pkg. mixed salad greens; 2 (11oz.) cans mandarin orange segments (drained); ½ cup bacon bits; 1 cup red onion (thinly sliced); ½ cup pecan halves; 1/3 cup balsamic vinaigrette dressing.

Mix salad greens, orange segments, bacon bits, onions and pecans. Add dressing. Toss lightly. Makes 6 servings.

2 small yellow squash, thinly sliced; 2 small zucchini, thinly sliced; 1 medium tomato, seeded and chopped; ¼ cup pitted ripe olives (black, if preferred); 2 Tbs. chopped green onions; 2 tsp. olive oil; 1 tsp. lemon juice; ¾ tsp. garlic salt; ¼ tsp. dried oregano; 1/8 tsp. pepper; 2 Tbs. grated Parmesan cheese.

Place squash, zucchini, tomato, olives and onion on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (approx. 17”x18”).

Combine oil, lemon juice, garlic salt, oregano and pepper, and pour over vegetables. Seal foil packet tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 30 to 35 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Carefully open foil, transfer vegetables to a serving bowl. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Makes 4 servings.

Ninth Street Veggie Pie

3 cups broccoli florets; 3 cups cauliflower florets; 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved; ½ large red onion, sliced; ½ can (3oz.) pitted ripe olives, drained and sliced; ½ envelope ranch salad dressing mix; 1/3 cup vegetable oil; 1/8 cup vinegar.

1 cup onion; ¾ cup green pepper, chopped; 1 cup zucchini; 1 cup yellow squash, 1 ½ cup eggplant, cubed; ½ cup celery, sliced; ½ cup carrots, sliced; 2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced; 1 medium tomato, sliced; 1 cup mozzarella cheese; 1 cup mayonnaise; ¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped; 1/8 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; (1) 9 ½ inch deep dish pie crust; salt and pepper to taste.

In a very large bowl, toss the broccoli, cauliflower, tomatoes, onion and olives. In a jar with a tight-fitting lid, combine dressing mix, oil and vinegar; shake well.

Pour over salad and toss. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serves 10.

In 1 Tbs. olive oil, sauté all vegetables (except tomato).

Add salt, pepper and herbs. Slice tomato and line bottom of crust, then pour in sautéed vegetables. Spread with cheese and mayo mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Serves 6.

Italian Pasta Salad

Impossible Chicken and Broccoli Pie

Colorful Vegetable Salad

16 oz. rotini pasta; 8 oz. can tomato sauce; 1 cup Italian dressing; 2 Tbs. dried basil; 2 Tbs. dried oregano; 1 cup sliced mushrooms; 5 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 1 medium red onion, chopped; 2 ¼ oz. can sliced ripe olives, drained; 1 large cucumber, coarsely chopped.

Cook and drain pasta, rinse with cold water. Mix tomato sauce, dressing, basil and oregano. Add remaining ingredients and toss. Serves 12.

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1 pkg. frozen chopped broccoli; 2 cups shredded cheddar plus one cup; 2 cups cooked chicken, cut up; 2/3 cup onion, chopped; 1/3 cup milk; 3 eggs; ¾ cup Bisquick; ¾ tsp. salt; ¼ tsp. pepper.

Grease 10 x 1 ½ inch pie pan. Thaw and chop broccoli.

Mix with 2 cups cheese, chicken and onion. Beat eggs, milk, Bisquick, salt and pepper. Pour over chicken mixture. Bake at 400 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Top with 1 cup cheese, bake for another few minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Roasted Carrots and Squash 1 cup chopped pecans; 4 Tbs. butter; 5 Tbs. mapleflavored syrup; 1 medium butternut squash (about 3 lbs.); 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut diagonally into ¾ inch slices; ½ cup apple jelly.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Put pecans in large heavy skillet, cook and stir over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until lightly toasted. Stir in 1 Tbs. butter and 1 Tbs. syrup. Reduce heat to medium; cook and stir about 1 minute, or until pecans are dry and glossy.

Remove from skillet; set aside. Peel and seed squash; cut into chunks. Place in large bowl. Add carrots, mix lightly. Melt remaining 3 Tbs. butter. Pour evenly over vegetables; toss to coat. Spread evenly in large roasting pan. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until vegetables are tender and lightly browned, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, mix jelly and remaining 4 Tbs. syrup in large skillet. Bring to boil over medium-high heat.

Cook until mixture thickens and is reduced, stirring frequently. Drizzle over vegetables; toss lightly to coat.

Spoon into serving dish. Sprinkle with pecans.

Greek Style Lasagna 9 dried lasagna noodles; 1 lb. ground lamb or beef; 1 medium onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (8oz.) can tomato sauce; ¼ cup dried oregano, crushed; 3 eggs, beaten; 3 Tbs. butter; 3 Tbs. flour (all-purpose); 1 ¾ cup milk; ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated; 1 (2oz.) can ripe olives, drained, pitted and sliced; 1 (8oz.) feta cheese, crumbled; 1 (8oz.) white cheddar cheese, shredded; ¼ cup dry red wine; ¼ tsp. ground cinnamon.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook noodles according to package directions; drain and rinse. In a large skillet, cook meat, onion and garlic until meat is brown.

Drain off fat. Stir in tomato sauce, wine, oregano and cinnamon. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Gradually stir meat mixture into 1 beaten egg; set aside.

In medium saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and ¼ tsp. pepper. Add milk. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly, then cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese and set aside. Combine 2 eggs and remaining Parmesan cheese.

To assemble, spread 2 Tbs. cheese sauce in 3 quart rectangular baking dish. Top with 3 noodles, one third each of the meat sauce, remaining cheese sauce and olives.

Drizzle with one-third of the egg-Parmesan mixture; sprinkle with one-third each of the cheeses. Repeat layers twice. Bake, uncovered, for 35 to 40 minutes or until hot. Let stand 10 minutes. Serves 12.

Spread pizza dough on greased 15 by 10 inch baking pan. Mix minced garlic with melted butter, and spread 2 tablespoons of mixture on half (lengthwise) of pizza dough. Mix together the chopped ham or beef, spinach, green onions, bread crumbs, and Parmesan cheese.

Layer half of the mozzarella slices over the pizza crust.

Top with spinach mixture, and remaining half of the mozzarella slices. Fold remaining dough over filling, pinching edges together. Brush with remaining melted butter and garlic mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 2025 minutes or until brown.

Kentuckiana Ham 5 lbs Kentucky ham (fully cooked); 1/3 cup ketchup; ½ cup brown sugar; 1 tsp. yellow mustard; salt (to taste); pepper (to taste).

Mix ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, salt and pepper.

Cover ham with mixture, wrap in foil, bake at 375 degrees for one hour. Reduce to 200 degrees and bake six hours. Cool and slice. Serves 12 or more.

Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Breasts 6 skinned and boned chicken breasts; 1 cup sun-dried tomato vinaigrette with roasted red pepper dressing; ½ tsp. coarsely ground pepper; toppings: chopped sundried tomatoes, sliced fresh basil.

Arrange chicken breasts in a single layer in lightly greased 13 by 9 inch baking dish. Pour dressing evenly over chicken, and sprinkle with ground pepper. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 40 minutes or until done, basting after 15 minutes. Sprinkle baked chicken with desired toppings.

Note: Good Seasons Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette With Roasted Red Pepper dressing works really well.

Yields 6 servings.

Spinach Calzone

Spinach Calzone 1 unbaked refrigerated pizza dough crust; 3 Tbs. melted butter; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1 (3oz.) pkg. chopped ham or beef; 2 cups raw chopped spinach; ¼ cup sliced green onions; ¼ cup Italian bread crumbs; ¼ cup Parmesan cheese; 1 (6oz.) pkg. sliced mozzarella cheese.

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into greased Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.

Icing: ½ box powdered sugar; ½ cup apricot nectar.

Mix powdered sugar and nectar. Pour over warm cake, serve.

Lemon Loaf Cake Lemon Loaf Cake

Artichoke Bread 1 long loaf French bread; 1/3 cup butter; ½ tsp. garlic powder; 2 tsp. sesame seeds; 1 (14oz.) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped; 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese; ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese; ½ cup sour cream; ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese.

Slice bread lengthwise into halves. Scoop out center of each half, leaving a one-inch shell. Crumble bread from center. Melt butter in skillet. Stir in garlic powder and sesame seeds. Cook until light brown, stirring constantly. Stir in artichokes, Monterey Jack cheese and sour cream. Add crumbled bread. Spread mixture in French bread shells. Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Remove foil, sprinkle with Parmesan and cheddar cheese, bake until cheese is bubbly and golden. Cut in slices.

Zucchini Cheddar Bread 1 cup chopped onion; ¼ cup margarine or butter; 2 ½ cups Bisquick baking mix; 1 Tbs. snipped parsley; ½ tsp. dried basil leaves; ½ tsp. dried thyme leaves; ¼ cup milk; 3 eggs; 1 ½ cup shredded zucchini; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; ¾ cup toasted chopped almonds.

Grease and flour a round 9 inch pan. Cook and stir onion in margarine until tender. Cool slightly. Mix onion mixture, baking mix, parsley, basil, thyme, milk and eggs, and beat vigorously for 1 minute. Stir in remaining ingredients. Spread in pan. Bake in a 400 degree oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Cool slightly and remove from pan.

Pecan Pie Muffins 1 cup pecans, chopped; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; ½ cup all-purpose flour; 2 large eggs, beaten; 1 stick butter, melted.

Spray mini muffin pan with cooking spray or use paper liners. Mix together pecans, sugar and flour. Add eggs and butter. Mix well. The mixture will be thick. Fill muffin cups half full and bake in 350 degree oven for 15 minutes for mini muffins, or 20 minutes for large muffins. This recipe makes approx. 28 mini muffins and freezes well.

Apricot Nectar Cake Cake: 1 box lemon cake mix; 3 eggs; ¾ cup oil; ½ cup sugar; 1 cup apricot nectar (found in fruit juice aisle).

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½ lb. butter or margarine; 2 ½ cup sugar; 4 eggs; 1 cup milk; ½ cup sugar; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 tsp. baking powder; 2 lemons.

Squeeze the juice from the 2 lemons and grate the rind of both lemons. Cream together butter and 2 cups of sugar. Add eggs one at a time, beat well and add lemon rind. Sift together flour, baking powder, and then add milk. Bake in 3 medium loaf pans at 350 degrees for about 45 to 60 minutes. When done, turn onto cake rack covered with wax paper. Combine ½ cup sugar and juice of two lemons, drizzle over loaves. Cool, then slice thin and spread with softened cream cheese, if desired.

Treasurer’s Snickerdoodles 1 cup shortening, softened; 1 ½ cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 ¼ cups sifted flour; 2 tsp. cream of tartar; 1 tsp. baking soda.

Cream shortening, sugar and eggs. Sift together flour, cream of tartar and baking soda. Mix together and chill. Roll into balls about the size of walnuts. Roll balls in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar. Place on ungreased baking pan and bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 400 degrees.

Yummy Cake Mix Cookies ½ cup butter; 2 eggs; 1 pkg. yellow cake mix; 2/3 cup quick cooking oats; ½ cup finely chopped walnuts.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. In a large bowl, mix butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in cake mix, quick oats, and walnuts. Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheet and flatten slightly with a glass that has been buttered and dipped in sugar. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden brown. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to wire rack to cool completely.

Tiramisu 2 (3oz.) pkg. ladyfingers, split; 2 Tbs. instant coffee; 1 Tbs. sugar; 1 cup boiling water; 2 (8oz.) pkg. cream cheese; ½ cup sugar; 2 tsp. amaretto or coffee-flavored liqueur; 2 cups whipped cream; 1 tsp. unsweetened cocoa powder.

Arrange one package of ladyfingers on bottom of 9x13 inch pan. Dissolve instant coffee and 1 Tbs. sugar and brush ladyfingers with ½ of coffee mixture. Beat cream cheese, sugar and liqueur. Gently fold in whipped topping. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over ladyfingers, brush with remaining coffee. Spoon rest of cream cheese mixture over top. Dust with cocoa powder and refrigerate several hours or overnight. n

Kentucky Arts Council News Release Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet Feb. 1, 2011 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Ed Lawrence Communications Director 502-564-3757, ext. 473 ed.lawrence@ky.gov

Kentucky Crafted: The Market welcomes new craft artists FRANKFORT, Ky. — A number of Kentucky craft artists who have never before exhibited at Kentucky Crafted: The Market will bring fiber art, ceramics, glass and woodwork to the wide mix of products available at the annual award-winning arts marketplace. Kentucky Crafted: The Market returns to Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B, Louisville, Ky., March 17-20, 2011.

New Kentucky Crafted artists expected at the 2011 show include: Peter K. Eichhorn, Eichhorn Stained Glass, Louisville; Jo Ann Grimes, Quilted Expressions of Kentucky, Berea; Kelley and Bruce Hoefer, Turning Wheel Pottery, Berea; Wesley Page, Wesley Page Fine Woodcrafts, Glasgow; Amelia Stamps, Stamps Pottery, Lexington; and Caroline Zama, Star Bird Pottery, Louisville.

Artists exhibiting at Kentucky Crafted: The Market have been selected to participate in the arts council’s Kentucky Crafted Program by an independent panel of arts professionals based on artistic excellence and market readiness.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market offers buyers from galleries, shops and online retail venues across the nation the opportunity to select products from more than 200 exhibitors of fine art and craft, books, CDs, DVDs and specialty foods. The market is open exclusively to the trade on March 17 and 18.

On March 19 and 20, the marketplace opens to the public. In addition to shopping for fine art and craft, visitors can enjoy musical performances, sample regional food products, meet Kentucky authors and explore Kentucky traditions through special exhibits.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market is produced by the Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency that creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

KENTUCKY CRAFTED: THE MARKET Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B 937 Phillips Lane Louisville, Kentucky

Open to the Trade: Thursday, March 17, 2011 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. EDT Friday, March 18, 2011 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Buyers must show two forms of business identification.

Open to the Public: Saturday, March 19, 2011 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT Sunday, March 20, 2011 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT Admission: $8 Adults, Children 15 and under free.

Parking at Kentucky Exposition Center is $8.

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